Do you have to go through customs in Athens airport?

Signs in the baggage claim area indicate which route to use for Customs. Citizens of Common Market countries (EEC) do not have to go through Passport Control; citizens of non-EEC countries, such as the U.S. and Canada, must go through Passport Control.



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Signs in the baggage claim area indicate which route to use for Customs. Citizens of Common Market countries (EEC) do not have to go through Passport Control; citizens of non-EEC countries, such as the U.S. and Canada, must go through Passport Control.

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If you blew out your headphones on the flight or need a plug adapter there is a Germanos Electronics shop in the airport. The whole thing is pretty well organized and unless you happen to arrive at the same time as bunch of other flights you should be through customs and out the door within 20 minutes of your arrival.

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Do you go through customs in Athens or Santorini? No. You have to go through Schengen Immigration at your first port in the Schengen area (in this case Athens). If the travel is on one ticket, the luggage will be checked through to Santorini, and will go through Customs there.

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What is a good connection time? Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.

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Carry your passport or some form of photo identification at all times. Police may detain you for questioning if you do not have proper identification with you.

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Upon your Arrival at Athens Airport and before you Exit the Baggage Reclaim Area, you must proceed to Customs Office for Currency Declaration. For further information on currency declaration please see Related Topics.

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Are you a Connecting Passenger at Athens International Airport? At Athens International Airport, it is extremely easy to transfer to your next flight.

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When entering the United States from overseas, you must obtain your luggage and bring them through Customs and Border Protection (CBP). You will need to check them back into the airlines to make your next flight. Baggage not obtained after your international flight will not get to your final destination.

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With Global Entry, you simply scan your passport or U.S. permanent resident card at a Global Entry kiosk, complete the customs declaration form, scan your fingerprints and move onward onto U.S. soil. This can be a major time saver when the customs line is long at busy airports or during high-volume travel periods.

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5. When do you go through customs on international flights? Usually, you go through customs when you exit the airport at your final destination. However, if you have a layover in a different city in your destination country, you may need to go through customs before your connecting flight.

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U.S. citizens are only required to have a valid passport to stay in Greece for up to 3-months. If you need to stay beyond this 90-day period, you are required to have a special entry visa. An entry visa MUST be obtained prior to your arrival in Greece.

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If you intend on bringing medication for personal use into Greece you are encouraged to have a medical certificate from your treating doctor. This letter may be requested by the authorities on your departure from Greece to another country.

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In general, across Europe, you should carry either your passport or a copy of it. You are required by law to have a valid form of identification.

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Consider Investing in a Passport Holder Travelling with a fanny pack or a passport pouch that you can wear around your neck can help ensure the safety of your passport. Cross-body bags too serve the purpose very well. Avoid keeping your passport in your pocket, shoulder bag or carry-on luggage at all costs.

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Although your passport is required as an ID when travelling abroad, you don't really need to carry it around with you everywhere. Consider moving around the city with your driver's license instead, and leave your passport behind in the hotel safe.

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Athens International Airport is currently a member of Group 1 of Airports Council International (over 25 million passengers). As of 2022, it is the 19th-busiest airport in Europe and the busiest and largest in the Balkans.

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What is a good connection time? Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.

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At a minimum, I'd say you should plan for one hour for domestic layovers and two hours for international layovers. But this is not a hard, fast rule! If you have to go through security again on a domestic layover, you might need more time.

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