How to travel from Athens to Athens International Airport (ATH), Greece

The distance between Athens and Athens International Airport (ATH) is around 32km (20 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 27min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Athens to Athens International Airport (ATH) by subway, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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train
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Train

Take the train to Στ.Αεροδρομιου.

  • Duration42min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

OASA

+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Κτιριο Αναχωρησεων.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated by

OASA

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Athens Airport (ATH).

  • Duration27min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Radio Taxi Ikaros

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Athens Airport (ATH).

  • Duration27min
  • Distance34km (21 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Athens International Airport (ATH)

There are several options for getting from Athens to Athens International Airport (ATH) by subway, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 1h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 27min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Athens and Athens International Airport (ATH) is around 32km (20 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 20km (12 miles)

It takes around 42min to get from Athens and Athens International Airport (ATH) by subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 27min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Athens International Airport (ATH) is to take a taxi which takes around 27min and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Athens International Airport (ATH), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Athens and Athens International Airport (ATH). It typically takes around 42min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Athens and Athens International Airport (ATH) with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 42min.

OASA run train services between Athens and Athens International Airport (ATH). Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 42min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Athens International Airport (ATH). It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Athens and Athens International Airport (ATH) with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 5m.

OASA run regular bus services between Athens and Athens International Airport (ATH). Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Athens International Airport (ATH) from Athens is to take a taxi which will take 27min and cost around €85 ($85).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Athens to Athens International Airport (ATH). We recommend that you take the train to Στ.Αεροδρομιου. instead which will take 42min.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Athens and Athens International Airport (ATH). The distance is around 34km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 27min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Athens International Airport (ATH) is to take the underground which takes, on average, 42min and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

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Transport options from Athens to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
42min
€11($11)
every 30 mins33km (20 miles)
Bus
1h 5m
€7($7)
every 20 mins32km (20 miles)
Taxi
27min
€85($85)
on demand34km (21 miles)
Drive
27min
€6($6)
on demand34km (21 miles)

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