How long does it take to get through passport control in Athens?
Expect 15-20 minutes max unless you're unlucky. However since you fly with the luggage, this might take a while, and you can take overall up to 40 minutes before you leave the customs.
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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.
How long is customs in Athens? As a general rule 1hr is usually more than enough to clear immigration and get your bags unless there's a huge number of inbounds at the same time. I'd say you're OK with 2 hours between flights everything by going well with more time obviously better.
We just used it last week flying from Athens to Mykonos. While it didn't appear the normal line was that long, I certainly enjoyed having it. You scan your boarding pass and the gate opens to a practically empty line. We were trying to maximize social distancing so it was good for that.
However, it is immigration -- passport control --- that can take time. There is no immigration in Canada or Turkey if it is just a connection. Connection time at Athens airport. 2 hours is sufficient.
Since its modern makeover in 2017, Athens airport is not only easy on the eye; it's super easy to navigate too. The streamlined layout means you spend less time on tasks like check-in and security and have more time for the things you actually enjoy.
For domestic flights in the United States, most airlines recommend that passengers arrive at the airport at least 1-2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check-in and security screening.
Normal circumstances should process you through security within 20 minutes (from entering the line to putting your shoes back on). If you're flying out of a smaller airport, it's not unreasonable to expect even a fraction of that time.
Allow enough time: Customs can be time-consuming, especially during peak travel periods. Make sure you allow enough time to clear customs and get to your connecting flight. As a general rule, it's best to allow at least two hours for international layovers.
No matter which terminal you arrive at, Athens airport is a very easy airport to navigate with signs in both Greek and English, friendly English speaking staff and a very clear layout.
In case you want to check in things n Athens, you 'd need at least 90' minimum, 2 hours preferably, in order to get luggage, go out in free zone, recheck in, pass through security and go back to departure gates, 50 feet from the point you actually entered the terminal.
It is acceptable to wear shorts, whether you are a woman or a man. However, NEVER (and I do mean NEVER) wear shorts if you want to visit a church or monastery. Also, if you plan to do a walking tour of Athens, ditch the shorts and opt for a dress – if you are a woman – or a pair of long pants – if you are a man.
I have read over and over not to do the Hop on Hop off bus in Athens. We have used them in other cities, like Barcelona, where they are very useful. Athens is extremely walkable with most sites within an easy walk of each other. Plus traffic is bad and many of the sites are not accessible by cars or busses.