Is Athens Airport big?

In brief, the Airport of Athens is a huge international airport that receives hundreds of domestic and international flights all year round. It is located around 30 km from the center of Athens and its up-to-date premises can accommodate all travelers' needs.



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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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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.

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Athens Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” Terminals The Athens International Airport has two terminals: The Main Terminal and the Satellite Terminal.

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No, it is not enough. If you have to switch from one plane to another, you should have at least two hours. Not only for you, but also for your luggage. If you have only one one hour, maybe you will be able to catch the next plane, but maybe your luggage will not make it!

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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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Peak season is summer, when Athens is packed with tourists, and hotel prices can be high. July and August are the hottest. The best time to visit is late spring (May) and fall (Sept–Oct).

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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.

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Yes, you can leave the airport during domestic layovers. For instance, if you're a US citizen and have a layover within the country, it is legal and safe to leave the airport. Be aware that you'll probably be getting two boarding passes if the domestic layover is more than an hour.

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