How long does it take to get through the Athens airport to downtown?

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AM1706

Well at 13:00 traffic in Athens is ok.. If you arrive during mid August it will be more than ok because lots of people will be on leave during that period.
The safest and timeliest way to go to the center of Athens is by the metro.

http://www.ametro.gr/main/project/description/zoom/map_big_down.jpg

the above link is the metro map. You will use the blue line from the airport. The centre of Athens is at Syntagma and Omonoia (red line). Where is your hotel located exactly?

If you take a cab from the airport, it will take you approximately 45mins to arrive and about 30-35â‚¬. The metro is 6â‚¬ or 3,6â‚¬ i cannot remember... and it will take you about the same time as with the cab. Choose your type.. ;)
From time to time we hear about terrible rip offs from taxi drivers, but that does not mean you have to be afraid of them. There are still honest and decent people among us...

Frank B

Hi there,

I did that just recently. Around 13:00 o'clock, the traffic is not that bad and should not take longer than 45 min to get to the city center. An interesting thing to consider is that during the peak touristic months (June-August), Athenians go to the Greek islands as well for their own holidays and the traffic in Athens gets even better (e.g. during August, Athens is really empty...)!

wish you a nice flight!

glljansen

With a fair waiting time for your luggage at the transport belt, you will need 1h30 if your hotel is close to Athens center.
Enjoy your trip..

qwine2000

One hour.Enjoy your trip

cpinatsi

At least 1 hour, at most 2 hours, depending on traffic, delays of baggage at the airport, etc.

chrisvoulg1

if you used the underground "metro" form the the time that you leave airport until you reach Peireas (the port) you will need almost two hours for destinations closer to the airport less, for examlpe at about 1 hour on the underground you should reach Sintagma Square Station (the central station of Athens if you decide on alernative transport avoid if possible cab ""taxi"" drivers, they have avery bad reputation and deservigly so, some of them seems to be in the lookout for coustomers to fleech, espesially foreign tourists. Welcome to Greece!

Bob

FYI, US residents do not need visas to travel to Greece unless they are plan on staying there for more than 3 months, students or workers or some other entities who need visas.

Athens airport is very modern and shouldn't take you long to collect your baggage. You need to convert some dollars to Euros - or at least have 50-100 Euros on you when you leave the USA. I would suggest taking the Subway - you will have to transfer at one station to continue into central Athens or whereever your hotel is.

Athens taxis have developed a better reputation but there may be some scoundrels remaining. Make sure the destination is clear and he's taking you towards Athens and not racking up the fare - make note of his taxi number and the number to call for complaints.

realfind2001

check out www.itsaboutgreece.com for some great info. I use it all the time and go to greece a lot. they also have a great like to a taxi service that I used a lot

SOULA K

2 hours, maybe little longer with the traffic

ursula!!!

its about 1h 45min....but you never know...it depends on traffic..enjoy your trip!!!!!!

depends on the taxi driver if your tourist he may take for a tour without you knowing and top pay for it if it a honesty taxi driver up to a hour enjoy your trip

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