# ATH — Athens International Airport > Machine-readable reference for ATH. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ath HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ath Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ath.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ATH.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T22:48:25.157+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Athens International Airport - IATA: ATH - ICAO: LGAV - City: Athens - Country: GR (GR) - Timezone: Europe/Athens - Distance from city: 33 km (20 mi) southeast of central Athens - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 28.2M - Hub for: Aegean Airlines - Official website: https://www.aia.gr ## Overview Welcome Athens International Airport (ATH) distinguishes itself not by size but by the striking division between its compact Main Terminal and a smaller Satellite concourse. This dual-terminal design creates a more regional feel rather than a chaotic mega-airport vibe. The airport can be a mixed bag: it boasts a modern and efficient center, yet dining and lounge options surprisingly fall short beyond the obvious spots. At a glance ATH accommodates approximately 28.2 million passengers per year and serves as a hub for Aegean Airlines. Located 33 kilometers (20 miles) southeast of central Athens, the airport features two runways and two terminals — the Main Terminal and the Satellite Terminal. It's designed to handle a diverse air traffic flow, with airlines like Aegean, Air France, British Airways using the Main Terminal, while Emirates and Lufthansa utilize the Satellite Terminal. Terminals & layout The Main Terminal Building, featuring 58 gates, primarily accommodates Airlines such as Aegean, Air France, and British Airways. The Main Terminal is home to both Hall A, for non-Schengen travelers, and Hall B, designated for Schengen flights. The Satellite Terminal hosts 26 gates dedic… ## Terminals (4) - **Main Terminal Building** — 58 gates · airlines: Aegean Airlines, Air France, British Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/terminals/main - **Main Terminal** — 44 gates · Schengen Area,Non-Schengen Area concourses · airlines: Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Sky Express, Ryanair, EasyJet, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/terminals/main-terminal - **Satellite Terminal Building** — 26 gates · airlines: Emirates, Lufthansa URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/terminals/satellite - **Satellite Terminal** — 10 gates · Satellite Schengen,Satellite Non-Schengen concourses · airlines: Aegean Airlines, Seasonal charter operators, Selected international carriers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/terminals/satellite-terminal ## Dining (20) - **Burger King** — Main Terminal · Fast food · Burgers · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/burger-king - **Cava Oinos** — Main Terminal · Wine bar · Greek · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/cava-oinos - **Everest** — Main Terminal · Greek · Café & Snacks · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/everest - **Flocafé Espresso Room** — Main Terminal · Coffeehouse · Greek & International · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/flocaf-espresso-room - **Food Hall** — Main Terminal · Mixed cuisine · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/food-hall - **Food Village** — Main Terminal · Food court · Mixed cuisine · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/food-village - **Gregory's** — Main Terminal · Greek · Café & Snacks · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/gregory-s - **Illy Caffè** — Main Terminal · Italian · Coffee & Pastries · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/illy-caff - **Karavi Restaurant** — Main Terminal · Greek · Upscale · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/karavi-restaurant - **Kavouri Seafood & More** — Main Terminal · Greek · Seafood · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/kavouri-seafood-more - **Koi Sushi Bar** — Main Terminal · Japanese · Sushi · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/koi-sushi-bar - **La Pasteria** — Main Terminal · Italian · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/la-pasteria - **McDonald's** — Main Terminal · Fast food · Burgers · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **Mikel Coffee Company** — Main Terminal · Coffeehouse · Café · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/mikel-coffee-company - **Pax Burgers & More** — Main Terminal · Burgers · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/pax-burgers-more - **Sofitel Athens Airport Outdoor Café** — Airport Front · Café · Drinks & Snacks · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/sofitel-athens-airport-outdoor-caf - **Sofitel Athens Airport Restaurant** — Airport Front · Mediterranean · Hotel Restaurant · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/sofitel-athens-airport-restaurant - **Starbucks** — Main Terminal · Coffeehouse · Snacks · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/starbucks - **Uppercrust** — Main Terminal · Bakery · Sandwiches · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/uppercrust - **Veneti** — Main Terminal · Bakery · Café · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/restaurants/veneti ## Lounges (8) - **Aegean Business Lounge Extra Schengen (Satellite)** — Satellite Terminal · access: Aegean Business Class, Star Alliance Gold, Aegean Miles+Bonus Gold URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/lounges/aegean-business-lounge-extra-schengen-satellite - **Aegean Business Lounge Non-Schengen** — Main Terminal · access: Aegean Business Class, Star Alliance Gold, Aegean Miles+Bonus Gold, Select partner airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/lounges/aegean-business-lounge-non-schengen - **Aegean Business Lounge Schengen** — Main Terminal · access: Aegean Business Class, Star Alliance Gold, Aegean Miles+Bonus Gold, Select credit cards URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/lounges/aegean-business-lounge-schengen - **Goldair Handling CIP Lounge Non-Schengen** — Main Terminal · access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, Eligible business-class tickets, Day pass purchase URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/lounges/goldair-handling-cip-lounge-non-schengen - **Goldair Handling CIP Lounge Schengen** — Main Terminal · access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, Eligible business-class tickets, Day pass purchase URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/lounges/goldair-handling-cip-lounge-schengen - **Skyserv Aristotle Onassis Lounge** — Main Terminal · access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Business class on partner airlines, Day pass at reception URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/lounges/skyserv-aristotle-onassis-lounge - **Skyserv Philippos Lounge** — Main Terminal · access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Business class on partner airlines, Day pass at reception URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/lounges/skyserv-philippos-lounge - **Swissport Aspire Lounge** — Main Terminal · access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, Prepaid online booking, Day pass at entrance URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/lounges/swissport-aspire-lounge ## Shops (20) - **Book & Art** — Main Terminal · Books & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/book-art - **Burberry** — Main Terminal · Luxury Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/burberry - **Fairynails** — Main Terminal · Nail Salon & Beauty Services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/fairynails - **Folli Follie** — Main Terminal · Fashion Accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/folli-follie - **Greek Designers Store** — Main Terminal · Fashion & Accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/greek-designers-store - **Greek Gastronomy Corner** — Main Terminal · Food Specialties & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/greek-gastronomy-corner - **Greek Identities** — Main Terminal · Souvenirs & Local Products URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/greek-identities - **Heinemann Travel Value** — Main Terminal · Travel Retail & Duty-paid URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/heinemann-travel-value - **Hellas Gold** — Main Terminal · Jewelry & Gold URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/hellas-gold - **Hellenic Duty Free Shop Arrivals** — Main Terminal · Duty-free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/hellenic-duty-free-shop-arrivals - **Hellenic Duty Free Shops** — Main Terminal · Duty-free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/hellenic-duty-free-shops - **Hellenic Gourmet** — Main Terminal · Gourmet Foods & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/hellenic-gourmet - **Hermes** — Main Terminal · Luxury Fashion & Accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/hermes - **Hondos Center** — Main Terminal · Beauty & Cosmetics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/hondos-center - **Kori** — Main Terminal · Jewelry & Accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/kori - **Papapostolou** — Main Terminal · Pharmacy & Health URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/papapostolou - **Public** — Main Terminal · Electronics & Multimedia URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/public - **Relay** — Main Terminal · Newsstand & Convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/relay - **Swatch** — Main Terminal · Watches URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/swatch - **Travel Store** — Main Terminal · Travel Accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/shops/travel-store ## Parking (7) - **Business Parking P5** — Surface lot · Close walking distance to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/parking/business-parking-p5 - **Economy Parking P4** — Surface lot · Farther from terminal than P3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/parking/economy-parking-p4 - **Long-Term Parking P3** — Surface lot · Several hundred meters from terminal across Attiki Odos URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/parking/long-term-parking-p3 - **Long-Term Parking P7** — Surface lot · Off-terminal long-stay area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/parking/long-term-parking-p7 - **Short-Term Parking P1** — Surface lot · Adjacent to arrivals/departures area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/parking/short-term-parking-p1 - **Short-Term Parking P2** — Surface lot · Across the road from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/parking/short-term-parking-p2 - **Valet Parking** — Valet · Drop-off at terminal front URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (16) - **Airport Taxi Rank** — Taxi · 30-45 min to central Athens · Approx. €40 day / €55 night flat fare · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/airport-taxi-rank - **Car Rental Services** — Other · Shuttle to some off‑airport lots about 10–15 min each way; driving to central Athens around 30–60+ min depending on traffic. · Major rental desks and shuttles aligned with flight schedules · effectively 24/7 for big brands, but hours vary by company URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/car-rental - **Hotel Shuttle Buses (Nearby Hotels)** — Shuttle · 5-15 min to nearby hotels · Often free for hotel guests · Scheduled by individual hotels URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/hotel-shuttle-buses-nearby-hotels - **KTEL Regional Buses from Airport** — Bus · 30-90 min depending on destination · Varies by route, generally €3-€10 · Timetabled by region URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/ktel-regional-buses-from-airport - **Metro Line 3 (Blue Line)** — Train · 40-45 min · €9 one‑way airport metro ticket; €16 round‑trip (adult). · About every 36 min · roughly 06:30–23:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/metro-line-3 - **Metro Line 3 to Syntagma/Monastiraki** — Train · 40-45 min to central Athens · €9 · Every 30 min approximately URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/metro-line-3-to-syntagma-monastiraki - **Pre-booked Taxi/Private Car** — Taxi · 30-45 min to central Athens · Typically €45-€70 depending on provider and vehicle · Pre-booked to match arrival URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/pre-booked-taxi-private-car - **Public Bus Lines** — Bus · About 45–60 min airport–Syntagma on X95 off‑peak; 80–100 min airport–Piraeus on X96 depending on traffic. · €5.50 flat fare for airport express buses (e.g., X95, X96). · Roughly every 15–20 min daytime; about every 30–40 min late at night · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/public-bus - **Uber** — Rideshare · Similar driving time as taxis: roughly 30–60+ min depending on traffic. · App fares from airport broadly align with regulated taxi flat fares (~€40 day, ~€55 night) though dynamic within taxi rules. · On demand via app · 24/7, subject to driver availability URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/rideshare - **Suburban Railway** — Train · 30-40 min · About €10–€12 to Piraeus depending on ticket type; similar to metro airport fare. · About every 60 min on most airport suburban services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/suburban-railway - **Suburban Railway (Proastiakos) to Athens and Piraeus** — Train · 35-45 min to central Athens · €9 · Every 15-30 min depending on route URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/suburban-railway-proastiakos-to-athens-and-piraeus - **Airport Taxi Service** — Taxi · Around 30–40 min in light traffic; 45–60+ min in peak traffic. · Roughly €40 day flat fare; about €55 night flat fare between airport and central Athens (inner ring), including tolls. · On demand from official rank · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/taxi - **Uber/Bolt via Local Taxi Providers** — Rideshare · 30-45 min to central Athens · Variable, often similar to standard taxis · On demand via app URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/uber-bolt-via-local-taxi-providers - **X93 Airport Bus to Kifisos Intercity Bus Station** — Bus · 60-70 min to Kifisos · €5.50 · Roughly every 30-40 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/x93-airport-bus-to-kifisos-intercity-bus-station - **X95 Airport Bus to Syntagma Square** — Bus · 45-60 min to Syntagma (traffic dependent) · €5.50 · Roughly every 15-20 min, 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/x95-airport-bus-to-syntagma-square - **X96 Airport Bus to Piraeus Port** — Bus · 60-90 min to Piraeus (traffic dependent) · €5.50 · About every 20-30 min, 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ath/transport/x96-airport-bus-to-piraeus-port ## Insider tips - _Insider_: If flying through the Schengen area, remember Hall B in the Main Terminal is dedicated to these routes, whereas non-Schengen flights depart from Hall A. Take note pre-security for smoother navigation. - _Avoid_: Don't plan a last-minute meal or lounge trip around the Satellite Terminal unless that's where your flight departs; access is restricted through the Schengen departure hall. - _Time_: Arriving at least 2 hours early is advised, as security and passport checks can accumulate delays close to departure times. - _Local_: The Star Bar by gate A7 is practically the only airside bar option on the Schengen side, ideal for one last drink before boarding. - _Avoid_: The dining scene lacks depth, so pre-planning for meals in the city might be wise, especially for those expecting a variety of choices post-security. - _Quiet_: For a calm atmosphere pre-flight, use the quieter Hall A if you’re flying non-Schengen, where crowds thin compared to Schengen areas. - _Insider_: Use the Main Terminal's three-level design to navigate efficiently; know that arrivals are on the ground floor to avoid level mix-ups. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ATH.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/ath/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/ath/departures — HTML page with live departures