What is the difference between terminal A and B at Athens airport?
Main TerminalHall A is used for flights to Non-schengen countries and Non-European countries. Hall B handles flights to Intra-schengen countries as well as domestic services.
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The two ATH airport terminal buildings are connected via an underground passage. Thus, transferring from one terminal to the other is generally considered hassle-free. Conveniently, the between-the-terminals corridor is also equipped with moving walkways.
This can be found either in your email confirmation, or on the airline's website closer to the day of departure. The flight terminal is sometimes included on your boarding pass, along with the gate number, when you check in.
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!
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.
The TSA and airports want you to get there earlier, each for its own reasons. The agency does not like to be rushed with screenings, even if there's a long security line. Airports want you to take advantage of their incredible shopping and dining facilities, which you can't do if you're rushing to the gate.
Most airlines recommend arriving at the airport three hours before departure for international flights. It's common for international flights to start boarding earlier than domestic flights (the aircraft are often larger and have higher passenger capacities), which accounts for the earlier recommendation.