How do I get from Athens Airport to hotel?

The M3 metro departs towards Nikaia twice an hour. Depending on the location of your hotel, after a 40-minute ride you can get off at the metro stop 'Syntagma' or metro stop 'Monastiraki'. A ticket for this one-way ticket costs 9 euros and can be purchased at the metro station at the airport.



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Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre (Syntagma Square). The journey time is approximately 40 minutes. Trains run every 30 minutes, 7 days a week from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm. One way tickets cost €9 (€4.50 for children, teenagers, over 65), return tickets cost €16.

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Athens Airport to City Center by Taxi The taxi fare is flat, at 40€/42$ during the daytime (05:00 am – 00:00 am) and 55€/58$ during the night shift, while the total journey to Athens city center lasts 35-40 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

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Airport Shuttle Services from Athens Airport All buses run 24/7. The fare for the bus is only 6€ which means it is very affordable too. All shuttles from the airport will take between 50 (to the city centre) - 90 (to Piraeus) minutes depending on the route you take, as well as traffic.

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Uber is available at Athens Airport, so you can enjoy a convenient and comfortable trip to wherever you need to go. Where is the Uber Athens Airport pickup location? Uber pickup locations at airports are subject to change, so to find your pickup location, always check the Uber app after you request a ride.

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Athens Airport Taxi Pre-bookings / Reservations Taxis receive passengers at the arrivals. The queue is small and you will rarely have to wait more than 30-40 minutes. However, if you want to be sure of what you will pay for and not face unpleasant surprises, we recommend to pre-book your taxi transfer.

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The cheapest transportation option is the X95 Express Bus, costing just €5.50 but taking over an hour to get to the centre. The fastest option is a taxi or private transfer, taking just 25 minutes for a door-to-door service. Alternatively, you can use the metro system and pay €9 to get to Syntagma Square in 40 minutes.

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Taking a taxi Always double-check that the meter is on. Only a few taxis accept the payment of the fare by credit card, so it's better to ask the driver before you get in. It's common to give a 10% tip to the taxi driver, just to round up the bill. Uber and Beat apps can also be used to hail a taxi in Athens.

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Do you tip taxi drivers in Greece? Tipping in taxis isn't expected or required, but if you want to do so, you can round up to the nearest Euro and tell the driver you don't want the change. The maximum tip in a taxi is 5-10% of the final fare amount.

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Payments can be made mainly in cash. The bulk of taxi drivers have POS machines and accept bank cards. However, this is not a rule. Thus, you should have euros with you (preferably small bills), as cab drivers usually don't give change from big banknotes.

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Restaurant workers in Greece don't expect you to tip, though the restaurant may sometimes charge a service fee. That fee can function as a tip instead, though it may go to the restaurant instead of the server. If you want to see your waiter receive the tip, you're better off leaving coins with the bill.

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The answer is yes. Tap water in Athens is absolutely safe to drink. This is why we do not have to buy water bottles since all buildings have direct access to drinkable water from the nearby lakes Marathon and Yliki.

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The long history and rich culture of Athens have made this city an interesting destination in Greece, particularly for its fine archaeological sites. In brief, it is recommended to stay at least 3 full days in order to visit the most impressive and significant sights, taste the traditional cuisine and shop leisurely.

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Athens is a walkable city and its historic center is easy to navigate, while public transport is affordable.

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Plastic money is widely accepted in Greece, and the exchange rates are rather favorable. Still, it would be best if you carried some cash, as many street vendors, artists, and small cafes only accept cash, while also cash is the preferred method of tipping in Greece.

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  1. Kosmos: Website / Tel. 18300.
  2. Ikaros: Website / Tel. +30 210 515 2800.
  3. Enotita: Website / Tel. 18388.
  4. Hellas: Website / Tel. 18180.
  5. Taxiplon: Website / Tel. 18222.


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Aegean Taxi: Ride app is a local taxi and private transfer service in Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Rhodes and Athens, Greece.

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How early should I arrive at Athens Airport? A two-hour arrival before the flight is recommended, especially during the peak season, which is during the summer.

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The best way to get around Athens is on foot and by metro; most of the city's major attractions are located within walking distance or a short metro ride of one another. In fact, renting a car is little more than a nuisance, as traffic is heavy and parking is hard to find.

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Definitely yes, you can Uber in Athens. However, you can find Uber only in Athens and not in the whole country. Moreover, if there is increased demand, or on rainy days, etc, Uber prices may be a bit increased. Finally, what you need to know is that there is only Uber TAXI in Athens.

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Athens is a big and busy city, but when you choose an Athens taxi for your transfer, getting from A to B couldn't be easier. You can choose to simply hail a taxi from the street, walk to the nearest taxi rank, call one of the many local radio companies or use a taxi app.

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Greece has no Uber, Lyft, or other ridesharing. In Athens, you can use the Taxibeat app. It is similar, but it calls regular taxis. Like Uber/Lyft, drivers must maintain a good rating or there are kicked out of the program.

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