Athens International Airport (ATH)
ATH is a single-terminal airport, 33 km from central Athens. The Arrivals hall is on the ground floor. Drivers meet between exits 3 and 4. The airport is modern and well-organized — allow 10 minutes from gate to meeting point.
Metro Line 3 (blue) to Syntagma Square: €9, 40 minutes. Runs every 30 min, last train around 11:30pm.
X95 express bus to Syntagma: €5.50, 60-90 minutes — runs 24 hours (the only 24h option). X96 goes to Piraeus port.
Athens has a flat taxi fare of €38 to the center (daytime) / €54 (midnight-5am). Official yellow taxis from the rank are safe. Avoid anyone offering rides inside the terminal.
Welcome Pickups — Athens is one of Welcome Pickups' strongest markets. English-speaking Greek drivers, meet-and-greet, app tracking. Especially good for first-time visitors to Greece.
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GetTransfer — Bids from €30 to central Athens. Often cheaper than the €38 official taxi fare.
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Uber returned to Athens in 2024 with licensed taxi drivers only. Works but availability is inconsistent. Beat (now FreeNow) is more established locally.
Metro Line 3 (40 min to Syntagma, €9) is reliable and runs until 11:30pm. X95 bus (60 min to Syntagma, €5.50) runs 24 hours.
| Service | Price range | Standout feature | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pickups | €45–65 | In-terminal meet-and-greet, free child seats | Check price → |
| Kiwitaxi | €35–52 | Wide vehicle selection, transparent pricing | Check price → |
| GetTransfer | €28–42 | Bidding system — often cheapest | Check price → |
| intui.travel | €30–45 | Shared transfers, budget groups | Check price → |
Prices for a sedan (up to 3 passengers). GetTransfer prices are typical winning bids. See our full comparison for Athens for detailed pricing by route.
Currency: EUR (€). ATMs are available in all airport terminals.
Language: Greek (good English at airport and central Athens) Having your hotel address saved on your phone (screenshot or Google Maps pin) is always helpful for drivers.
Tipping: Not expected. Rounding up by €1-2 is generous.
Safety: Athens airport taxis have a fixed fare (€38 day / €54 night). Insist on this. Some drivers may try to use the meter instead — the fixed fare is usually better for tourists.
SIM / connectivity: Greek SIM cards from Cosmote, Vodafone, or Wind at ATH. Tourist SIMs from €10 for 5GB data. EU roaming free for EU residents.
Tip 1: The €38 fixed taxi fare is decent value for the 33 km distance. Pre-booked transfers can beat this price.
Tip 2: If heading to the port of Piraeus for a ferry, book a direct transfer. Public transport from ATH to Piraeus involves multiple connections.
Tip 3: Greek island transfers: If flying into ATH then heading to Rafina or Lavrion ports for ferry connections, pre-book — these routes have no convenient public transport.
Tip 4: Athens traffic can be brutal during rush hours (8-10am, 5-8pm). Budget 45-70 minutes for the airport to center drive during peaks.
Detailed transfer guides with prices, timing, and all transport options for major airport routes.
Athens Airport → Syntagma →See how Welcome Pickups, Kiwitaxi, GetTransfer, and intui.travel compare for Athens airport routes.
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