Athens Flight - Once you are on the ground you will see one of the most modern airports around. On Wednesday March 29th 2001 this new airport opened to service the Athens and surrounding area. It is approximately 40 minutes to drive from to the city of Athens from the airport. When you are planning your trip to Athens you should book your flights early.

Booking Online can sometimes get you a reduced rate, as well as being able to travel on short notice. The airline fare wars that are going on will also get you some of the lowest rates every for traveling. After arriving in the airport you will find the airport to be very customer friendly. It has shops, plenty of restaurants and business services available for passengers.

To get from the airport to the City of Athens there are a variety of ways you can choose from. You can travel from the airport via taxi and they start from Door 4 of the Arrivals Level and extend up to Door 1. You will also be able to travel by train into the city. The trains run every thirty minutes. There are also three bus lines that go into the ity and they all depart from the designated area in the Main Terminal Building outside the Exit (doors 4-5). You will also have the option of renting a car to complete your travel to your destination. Ask your hotel if there are shuttles available to and from the airport for the most convenience.

This will be your first experience in the city of Athens, the Athens International Airport hopes you will like the way they have updated their airport. If you need to contact them for anything you may do so at: ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT S.A. "ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS" SPATA GR-19019 GREECE Airport call center: (+30) 210 3530000 Airport company call center: (+30) 210 3531000 Airport company facsimile: (+30) 210 3530001 General information Tel. (+30) 210 3530000 Fax. (+30) 210 3532284 Email: airport_info@aia.gr Postal Address: ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT "ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS", Administration Building 17, SPATA 19019, GREECE.