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Book Athens International Airport (ATH) transfers with hoppa and skip the summer taxi queue at Exit 3. Land at Eleftherios Venizelos, walk into the arrivals hall, and your named driver is already waiting with your name on a board: the Attiki Odos tolls already inside your fixed price. Whether you are heading to a Plaka hotel, a Piraeus ferry or a Glyfada beach resort, your route is mapped and your price is locked before you fly.

hoppa connects you to 70,000+ vetted local operators across 182+ countries, trusted by Mastercard and UnionPay, with 40M+ travellers served. Fixed all-in prices, real-time flight tracking and 24/7 support mean your Athens transfer is never in doubt: private cars, shared shuttles, MPVs and coaches for every group and budget.

Shared shuttle from £12pp · Private car from £40 · Free cancellation up to 24 hours before travel · Prices are indicative, city centre about 35–45 minutes. Check hoppa.com for live prices.

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Will my driver be waiting if my Athens flight lands late?

Athens International (Eleftherios Venizelos) takes a heavy summer wave of late-evening charters and island connections, so a delayed flight is the number-one worry. hoppa tracks your flight from the moment you board, so your driver already knows when you will actually land.

You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after you touch down, plus a 30-minute buffer on international arrivals. When passport control near the non-Schengen gates backs up, that buffer is exactly what keeps your driver in place.

There is nothing for you to do. A delayed flight simply moves your pickup, at the same fixed price you locked in before you flew.

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Athens Airport transfers: the questions travellers ask before booking

Syntagma along the Attiki Odos, a ferry from Piraeus or Lavrio, or a beach hotel in Glyfada: what each run from Athens International Airport (ATH) costs and how long it takes.

How much is a transfer from Athens Airport?

How much is a taxi from Athens Airport to the city centre?

A private car to Syntagma starts from £40 (about €47) for the whole car. The Attiki Odos tolls sit inside that fixed price.

Your date, your group and any hoppa promotion can still nudge the figure. Prices are indicative.

How much is the shuttle from Athens Airport?

A shared shuttle seat starts from £12 (about €14) per person. It runs to the city centre only, with stops along Syngrou Avenue.

Your date, your group and any hoppa promotion can still nudge the figure. Prices are indicative.

How much is a transfer from Athens Airport to Piraeus port?

A private car to Piraeus starts from £48 (about €57). Your driver takes you to the port with your ferry luggage.

Your date, your group and any hoppa promotion can still nudge the figure. Prices are indicative.

How much is a transfer to Glyfada or Vouliagmeni?

Glyfada starts from £34 (about €40) by private car. Vouliagmeni starts from £45 (about €53).

Your date, your group and any hoppa promotion can still nudge the figure. Prices are indicative.

How much is a transfer to Marousi, Kifisia or Cape Sounio?

A private car to Marousi starts from £38 (about €45). Kifisia starts from £45 (about €53). Cape Sounio starts from £70 (about €83).

Your date, your group and any hoppa promotion can still nudge the figure. Prices are indicative.

What is the cheapest way from Athens Airport to my hotel?

The shared shuttle is the lowest pre-booked fare, from £12 (about €14) a seat. The metro and the X95 bus cost less again. You carry your own cases on both.

Pre-booked, you get a fixed price, vetted local operators and a full refund on cars cancelled at least 24 hours ahead. Your date, your group and any hoppa promotion can still nudge the figure. Prices are indicative.

Which cards does hoppa take?

Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, American Express or PayPal all work. You pay at booking, so the driver never asks for cash.

How long from Athens Airport to the city, the port or the coast?

How far is Athens Airport from the city centre?

About 35 km. A private car reaches Syntagma in 35 to 45 minutes along the Attiki Odos. Traffic, not distance, decides which end of that range you get.

How long is the transfer from Athens Airport to Piraeus port?

Allow 50 to 55 minutes for the 50 km run. Summer Fridays are the heaviest for ferry traffic, so build in extra time before your sailing.

How far is Athens Airport from Rafina or Lavrio port?

Both take about 35 minutes. Rafina is around 30 km away, Lavrio around 40 km. Lavrio is the nearest port to the airport for Kea, Kythnos, Serifos and Sifnos.

How far is the Acropolis from Athens Airport?

About 40 minutes by car. Your driver drops you at your hotel near Plaka or Monastiraki, a short walk from the Acropolis.

How long does the Athens Airport shuttle take?

Allow 45 to 70 minutes. The shuttle stops at several points along Syngrou Avenue. You may need a short walk or metro ride to your hotel.

Can I book Athens Airport to Alimos Marina, Evia or Nafplio?

Yes. Type the marina, town or hotel as your drop-off. Your quote shows the fixed price and drive time for that address.

Metro, bus or taxi at Athens Airport?

Is there a train from Athens Airport to the city?

Yes. Metro line 3, the blue line, runs to Syntagma in about 40 minutes on a cheap flat fare. You haul your own cases. Many hotels need a change at Monastiraki.

Is there a bus from Athens Airport to Syntagma?

The X95 express bus runs to Syntagma. It is the cheapest option of all. It shares the avenue traffic and can take 60 to 90 minutes in the evening peak.

How does the Athens airport taxi rank work?

Official taxis charge a fixed daytime flat fare to the centre, plus tolls. A higher tariff applies from 00:00 to 05:00. The rank near Exit 3 queues badly on summer evenings.

Is hoppa cheaper than an Athens airport taxi?

A private car to the centre starts from £40 (about €47), tolls included. The official rank charges around €40 to €55 by day plus tolls.

Your hoppa price is locked before you fly. Your date, your group and any hoppa promotion can still nudge the figure. Prices are indicative.

Should I accept a ride from someone in arrivals?

No. Unregulated touts near Exit 3 often overcharge. Ignore anyone at the kerb offering a flat-rate run into town. Use the official rank or your pre-booked driver.

Who drives hoppa transfers in Athens?

Vetted local operators, checked for licensing, insurance and service standards. Trusted by Mastercard and UnionPay, hoppa has served 40M+ travellers.

Cars, minibuses and coaches from Athens Airport

Can I book a car service from Athens Airport?

Yes. Book a private car or an executive saloon. You get a quiet ride, a professional driver who knows the Attiki Odos and a receipt for your expenses.

How much is a minibus from Athens Airport?

A private minibus for 6 to 16 people starts from £80 (about €94). One vehicle keeps the group together to Piraeus or the coast.

Your date, your group and any hoppa promotion can still nudge the figure. Prices are indicative.

Can I book a coach for a large group?

Yes. Coaches seat up to 60 for tour groups, cruise parties and conference delegates. The price is on request. Tell us how many of you are travelling when you book, so a big enough vehicle arrives.

How much luggage can I bring to the ferry?

Each person may bring one bag up to 24 inches. A bigger bag counts as two pieces. Heading to a ferry with heavy cases? Size up your vehicle.

Can I get a child seat in Athens?

Yes. The first child seat costs you nothing. It must be on your booking. A seat that was never requested may not be in the car.

Is there a wheelchair-accessible transfer from Athens Airport?

Yes. A lift-equipped minibus seats 1 to 6 passengers. Book it ahead and note your needs so it matches your arrival.

Can pets ride on an Athens transfer?

Pets and service animals are welcome. They count toward the passenger capacity, so flag them when you book.

Landing at Athens International Airport

Will my driver wait if my Athens flight lands late?

Yes. Your flight is tracked from take-off. After touchdown you get up to 60 minutes of waiting free of charge. International arrivals get extra room: a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts.

Where do I meet my driver at Athens Airport?

After baggage reclaim, follow the signs to the ground-floor arrivals hall. Your driver holds a sign with your name or the hoppa logo.

Shared shuttles leave from the ground-floor pick-up zone outside arrivals. Follow the signs there, not to the taxi rank at Exit 3.

How many terminals does Athens Airport have?

One passenger terminal. Every flight arrives in the same building, so you never change terminals to reach your driver.

What if my flight is diverted away from Athens?

Your driver tracks your flight. If it diverts to Thessaloniki or another airport, they know before you land. Expect a call or message to move the pick-up or rebook it.

What if I can't find my driver at Athens Airport?

Head to the information desk in arrivals. Phone hoppa support from there, using the contact on your e-ticket. Someone answers, on average, inside 11 seconds, day or night.

Getting back to Athens Airport

Can I book a transfer to Athens Airport from my hotel?

Yes. Book the return with your arrival, or on its own. You have up to 15 minutes' grace after the booked time, so be in the lobby early.

Leaving on a summer Friday evening? The Attiki Odos backs up. Give yourself extra time.

Can I book Piraeus port to Athens Airport after a cruise?

Yes. Enter Piraeus port as your pick-up point. A private car or minibus takes your group and your cases straight to departures.

Can I cancel my Athens transfer?

Yes. On vehicles of up to 7 seats, you get the full fare back by cancelling at least 24 hours ahead of the scheduled pick-up. Later than that, the full fare is charged.

8 to 14 seaters need at least 48 hours. For 16 seats or more, 14 days or more brings a full refund. Under 14 days but over 7 brings 50%. Under 7 days brings no refund.

When does my refund arrive?

Allow 5 to 7 business days after your cancellation request has been received.

Can I change my Athens booking?

Where your booking is eligible, you get one free change. You can update passenger names, contact numbers, passenger count or luggage count within the vehicle's capacity.

A new route, vehicle type or pick-up point means cancelling and rebooking at the current price.

How do I complain about a transfer?

Contact customer service with your booking reference within 30 days of the date of service.

How long is the transfer from Athens Airport to the city centre, Piraeus and the Athens Riviera?

Athens Airport sits on the eastern edge of Attica, linked to the city by the Attiki Odos toll motorway, so your drive time swings with traffic more than with distance. Here is how the most-booked routes break down:

  • Athens city centre (Syntagma, Plaka, the Acropolis) is 35–45 minutes along the Attiki Odos.
  • Piraeus port is 50–55 minutes for the Cyclades, Crete and Saronic ferries.
  • Glyfada and the Athens Riviera are a quick 25–30 minutes down the coast.

The table below shows indicative private-transfer prices and drive times for each route.

Destination Distance Transfer time Recommended vehicle Range prices
Athens airport to Athens city centre (Syntagma) 35 km ~35–45 min Private car or minibus (groups) Private from £40
Athens airport to Glyfada & Athens Riviera 20 km ~25 min Private car (Athens Riviera coast) Private from £34
Athens airport to Vouliagmeni 25 km ~30 min Private car (Athens Riviera coast) Private from £45
Athens airport to Lavrio port 40 km ~35 min Private car (ferry port) Private from £48
Athens airport to Rafina port 30 km ~35 min Private car (Cyclades ferry port) Private from £42
Athens airport to Piraeus port 50 km ~50–55 min Private car or minibus (groups) Private from £48
Athens airport to Kifisia 25 km ~30 min Private car (north Athens suburb) Private from £45
Athens airport to Marousi & OAKA 20 km ~25 min Private car (business district) Private from £38
Athens airport to Cape Sounio 65 km ~50 min Private car (Temple of Poseidon) Private from £70

Please note: Prices are subject to change depending on your specific travel details and requirements. To secure our most competitive price and get an instant, accurate fixed price, use the hoppa booking widget to lock in your ride today!

Which Athens airport transfer is right for you?

Vehicle choice matters at Athens because the journeys split by group size and budget, not by terrain. A private saloon that suits a couple heading to a Plaka hotel is the wrong call for a family of five with ferry cases, or a tour group of twelve. Use this quick guide:

  • Solo travellers and couples lean to a private car, or the shared shuttle on a budget.
  • Families size up to a private MPV with room for the buggy and the ferry luggage.
  • Groups keep everyone together in a minibus or coach.

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Your travel style Recommended service Why it works
Solo or couple, city centre Private car (saloon) Direct door-to-door along the Attiki Odos to Syntagma or Plaka, no shared stops and no night-tariff surprises.
Backpacker on a budget Shared shuttle to the city centre Scheduled departures, one fixed seat price from an indicative £12pp, and your bags ride with you the whole way.
Family of 4–5 with luggage Private estate or MPV A large boot for suitcases, buggies and ferry cases, with child seats fitted on request — the first one is free.
Group of 6–14 (tour or family party) Private minibus One vehicle keeps the whole group together to Piraeus or the resort, with a route-experienced driver and a single fixed all-in price.
Larger group of 15+ Private coach Up to 60 seats for tour groups, corporate parties and large families, booked to match your arrival time.
Business meeting in the city centre Private car or executive saloon A quiet ride, a professional driver who knows the Attiki Odos and a receipt for your expenses.
Wheelchair user Wheelchair-accessible minibus Lift-equipped and pre-booked to match your arrival, seating 1–6 passengers.

A few things worth remembering before you book:

  • The first child seat is free with every hoppa transfer, but it must be requested at booking; if it is not on the booking, the driver may refuse the ride and no refund is given.
  • Your fixed price is all-in: it already covers the Attiki Odos motorway tolls on your route and any night-time fee (22:00–08:00). There is nothing extra to pay the driver.
  • Luggage allowance is one case up to 24 inches per person; bags over 24 inches count as two pieces, so size up your vehicle if you are travelling heavy or heading to a ferry.
  • Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before pickup on cars up to 7 seats, and 48 hours before on 8–14 seaters.
  • Pets and service animals are welcome, but count toward the vehicle's passenger capacity, so flag them at booking.
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What happens if my flight is delayed, diverted or lands in the early hours at Athens?

Athens is a busy summer hub with a heavy late-evening peak, and the island connections land long after the metro and the X95 bus thin out. hoppa is built for all three situations:

  • If your flight is diverted, your driver knows before you land and will contact you to reposition or rebook.
  • If it is simply delayed, your pickup moves automatically. The free wait of up to 60 minutes plus the 30-minute international buffer covers a slow arrival.
  • If you land at 02:00, your fixed price already includes the night-time period, so there is no surprise surcharge and no night-tariff sprung at the kerb.

A pre-booked transfer is the one part of a late Athens arrival you never have to think about.

Is hoppa cheaper than an Athens airport taxi, the metro or the X95 bus?

Athens has more ways into the city than most airports, and each has a fair use case:

  • The airport taxi runs a fixed daytime flat fare to the centre plus tolls, but switches to a higher tariff between 00:00 and 05:00, and the rank near Exit 3 queues badly on summer evenings.
  • The metro line 3 (blue line) is a cheap flat fare to Syntagma, but you haul your own cases and many hotels need a change at Monastiraki.
  • The X95 express bus is the cheapest of all to Syntagma, but shares the avenue traffic and can crawl in the evening peak.

For the cheapest fixed door-to-door option, hoppa's price is locked before you fly.

Transport option Indicative price to city centre Journey time What's included / what to watch for
hoppa pre-book private car
from £40 35–45 min Fixed all-in price, Attiki Odos tolls included. Named driver waits in arrivals, flight tracked, free cancellation.
hoppa shared shuttle
from £12pp 45–70 min Cheapest pre-booked option. Pre-booked seat, fixed price, a few stops along the route.
Athens airport taxi rank
€40–55 35–45 min Fixed daytime flat fare plus tolls; a higher tariff applies 00:00–05:00 and the driver does not track your flight.
Metro line 3 (blue line)
from €9 40–50 min Cheap and direct to Syntagma, but you haul your own cases and many hotels need a change at Monastiraki.
Express airport bus (X95)
from €5.50 60–90 min Cheapest of all to Syntagma, but slow — shares avenue traffic and limited luggage room.
Arrivals-hall touts
No fixed price varies Avoid. Unregulated touts near Exit 3 often overcharge — use the official rank or your pre-booked driver.

Watch the hidden cost: a metered ride, the metro or the X95 bus looks simple until a summer queue at Exit 3, the 00:00–05:00 night tariff or an unfamiliar Attiki Odos toll pushes the fare and the time up which is precisely when the island flights arrive. A pre-booked hoppa transfer locks the price the moment you book: a fixed all-in fare, free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and a driver who tracks your flight. That is the whole point of pre-booking. Prices are indicative.

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Athens Airport transfer finder

Skip the taxi queue at Athens International Airport (ATH) and pre-book a fixed-price transfer to Syntagma, Glyfada, Piraeus port or your Athens Riviera hotel.

Who are you travelling with?
Heading where from Athens Airport?
Any extra needs?

Budget pick

Shared shuttle

Best for: Solo travellers and backpackers heading to Syntagma, Plaka or an Athens city-centre hotel on a value budget, with scheduled departures and a pre-booked fixed seat price.

One thing to know: Shuttles run to the Athens city centre only, and stop at multiple points along Syngrou Avenue — allow 60–70 minutes and factor a short onward walk or Metro ride to your hotel.

Price from £12pp 2015–70 min journeyndash;65 min journey Lock in your Athens Airport transfer

Most popular

Private taxi

Best for: Couples, business travellers and small families wanting a direct run from ATH along the Attiki Odos motorway to their Syntagma hotel, Glyfada beach apartment or Piraeus ferry terminal.

One thing to know: Fixed all-in fare — no meter, no night tariff, no Attiki Odos toll surprises. Your driver meets you inside Athens Airport arrivals with a name board.

Price from £34 2015–70 min journeyndash;65 min journey Lock in your Athens Airport transfer

Family choice

Private minibus

Best for: Families and tour groups of 6–16 with suitcases and ferry cases on the run to Piraeus, Rafina port or the Athens Riviera — one vehicle keeps the whole group together on one fixed all-in price.

One thing to know: Book child seats and adapted vehicles at the same time so they are fitted before you land — first child seat free.

Price from £80 2015–70 min journeyndash;65 min journey Lock in your Athens Airport transfer

Event scale

Private coach

Best for: Athens cruise groups arriving into Piraeus, corporate conference delegations, tour parties and school trips of up to 60 arriving into ATH together.

One thing to know: Share your final headcount at booking so the right coach size meets you at Athens Airport arrivals.

Price On request 2015–70 min journeyndash;65 min journey Lock in your Athens Airport transfer

Athens International Airport (ATH) sits 35 km east of Syntagma in Spata, connected to central Athens by the Attiki Odos motorway. Glyfada and the Athens Riviera are 25 min south, and Piraeus port is 50 min west. Prices are fixed with no meter, no night tariff, no Attiki Odos toll surprises. Your driver tracks your flight and meets you inside ATH arrivals with a name board — skip the taxi queue on the terminal forecourt.

How to book your Athens airport transfer with hoppa

Takes under two minutes to complete.

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Search by flight or route

Enter Athens International Airport as your pickup, add your destination (a Plaka hotel, Piraeus ferry port or a Glyfada beach resort) and your date. Add your flight number and hoppa tracks it automatically.

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Choose your vehicle

Compare shared shuttle, private car, MPV and minibus side by side with fixed all-in prices — the Attiki Odos tolls and any night-time fees are already included.

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Add extras

Request child seats (the first one is free), the refundable upgrade, or extra luggage space for a group run to the ferry.

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Confirmed instantly

Your e-ticket arrives with your driver's name, vehicle registration, photo and exact meeting point at Athens: the arrivals hall for private cars, the ground-floor pickup zone for shared shuttles.

What to expect from your Athens transfer by popular destination

Every route from Athens Airport has its own rhythm: the Attiki Odos and the coastal road back up on summer evenings, and the Friday getaway to the ferries is the heaviest. The cards below show you what each journey actually feels like, from a Plaka hotel to a Piraeus sailing or a night on the Athens Riviera.

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Is hoppa transfer reliable?

Absolutely, and here's why:

  • hoppa's managed network connects you to 70,000+ vetted local operators across 182+ countries, all verified for licensing, insurance, and service standards.
  • With 40M+ travellers served, and institutional trust from Mastercard and UnionPay, hoppa is built on the infrastructure that the world's leading financial networks rely on for ground transportation.
  • Fixed prices, real-time flight tracking, and 24/7 support mean your transfer is never in doubt.

Athens takes a heavy summer wave of late-evening charters and island connections, and hoppa is built for both. If your flight lands late, your driver already knows: hoppa tracks your flight. On a domestic flight, your up to 60 minutes of free waiting starts when you land. On an international flight, a 30-minute buffer is added to your landing time first, and the free wait starts after it. The official airport taxi runs a fixed daytime flat fare to the centre plus tolls but switches to a higher tariff between 00:00 and 05:00, whereas your hoppa price is fixed before you fly. If you cannot see your driver, call the number on your e-ticket. hoppa's team picks up in an average of 11 seconds, not a chatbot, not a ticket queue, a person, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Can an AI assistant book hoppa?

Yes. Mastercard's Agentic Pay platform is powered by hoppa, meaning AI agents can search, compare, and complete transfer bookings on your behalf, across hoppa's full network of 70,000+ vetted providers, without human intervention. hoppa is built for the agentic travel era.

Athens Airport terminal guide & tips

Athens International (Eleftherios Venizelos) has a single passenger terminal, so every flight arrives at the same place: there is no inter-terminal transfer to worry about. After passport control and baggage reclaim, follow the signs into the ground-floor arrivals hall.

  • Private transfers meet you in the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name or the hoppa logo.
  • Shared shuttles and coaches leave from the ground-floor pickup zone outside arrivals: follow the signs, not the taxi rank at Exit 3.
  • Ignore anyone at the kerb offering a flat-rate run into town; use only your pre-booked driver or the marked official rank.

Full arrival, delay and travel detail is in the airport guide below.

Athens International Airport (ATH)

Where to go when you land at the single passenger terminal

Arrivals

Athens has a single passenger terminal, so every flight arrives at the same place. After passport control and baggage reclaim, follow the signs into the ground-floor arrivals hall. Your e-ticket lists your exact meeting point and a phone number to call if you cannot see your driver.

Private transfers

Your driver waits in the arrivals hall on the ground floor, just past the exit from baggage reclaim, holding a sign with your name or the 'hoppa' logo.

Shared shuttles & coaches

Walk to the ground-floor pickup zone just outside arrivals for the shared shuttle and coach pickup point. Follow the signs, not the taxi rank at Exit 3.

Delays & Driver Info

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Free waiting time

On a domestic flight, your up to 60 minutes of free waiting starts when you land. On an international flight, a 30-minute buffer is added to your landing time first, and the free wait starts after it. That is useful when the queues at the non-Schengen gates are long.

Delayed or diverted?

Your driver tracks your flight from the moment you board. If weather diverts you to Thessaloniki or another airport, they know before you land and will contact you to reposition or rebook. A delayed flight simply moves your pickup — there is nothing for you to do.

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Can't find your driver?

Head to the information desk in arrivals and call the number on your e-ticket. hoppa's team picks up in an average of 11 seconds, a 99.7% call answer rate (CE indicators): a real person, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

General Travel Information

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Currency & tipping

Local currency is the euro (EUR). Tipping is modest and not expected, and any gratuity is already included in your hoppa fixed price. Prices on this page are shown in pounds.

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Peak traffic

The Attiki Odos and the coastal road back up on summer evenings and around the Friday ferry getaway. Allow extra time for a Friday-evening or peak-season arrival.

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Avoid unofficial taxis

Ignore anyone at the kerb offering a 'flat-rate run into town.' Use only the marked official taxi rank near Exit 3 if you want the fixed-fare airport taxi.

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Honest alternative

The metro line 3 (blue line) runs from the airport to Syntagma in about 40 minutes. The X95 express bus serves Syntagma too on a fixed fare — cheaper, but station-to-station with no door-to-door service and slow in traffic.

What to do around Athens airport?

If you have time before your transfer or your flight home, Athens and the Attica coast reward an early start.

  • Walk the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the Plaka lanes in the heart of the city, about 40 minutes from the airport.
  • Drive down to Cape Sounio for the Temple of Poseidon at sunset, about 50 minutes along the coast.
  • The Athens Riviera at Glyfada and Vouliagmeni is 25–30 minutes away for beaches, marinas and seaside tavernas.

Ready to book your Athens Airport transfers with hoppa?

The city centre is 35–45 minutes away along the Attiki Odos, and Glyfada and the Athens Riviera are a quick run down the coast. From the moment you step into the arrivals hall, your name is on a sign and your route is already mapped, the tolls already inside your fixed price.

Lock in a fixed all-in price now, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before you travel, and skip the summer taxi queue at Exit 3. Book your Athens airport transfer today and travel with the platform trusted by 40M+ travellers.

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Athens airport transfers: Frequently asked questions

How much is an Athens Airport transfer to the city centre?

A pre-booked hoppa private car to the Athens city centre (Syntagma, Plaka, Acropolis) is an indicative £40 for the whole car, fixed and all-in with the Attiki Odos tolls included. A shared shuttle starts from an indicative £12 per person. Prices are indicative: enter your dates for your exact fixed quote.

How long is the transfer from Athens Airport to the city centre?

Around 35–45 minutes along the Attiki Odos toll motorway, depending on traffic. The Athens Riviera (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni) is quicker at 25–30 minutes; Piraeus port is 50–55 minutes.

Can hoppa take me from Athens Airport to Piraeus or Lavrio port?

Yes. Piraeus is the main ferry port for the Cyclades, Crete and the Saronic islands (about 50–55 minutes); Lavrio and Rafina are closer at 35–40 minutes. Book a private car or MPV straight to the port and your driver meets you at arrivals with your name on the board, so you make your sailing with your cases.

Is hoppa cheaper than an Athens airport taxi?

The official Athens airport taxi runs a fixed daytime flat fare plus motorway tolls, but switches to a higher tariff between 00:00 and 05:00. A pre-booked hoppa private car is one fixed all-in price agreed before you fly, tolls included, so a night arrival or a summer queue never changes what you pay. Prices are indicative.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Your driver tracks your flight. On a domestic flight, your up to 60 minutes of free waiting starts when you land. On an international flight, a 30-minute buffer is added to your landing time first, and the free wait starts after it. If the delay runs longer, call the number on your e-ticket and we will make arrangements.

Where do I meet my driver at Athens Airport?

In the ground-floor arrivals hall after baggage reclaim, look for your driver holding a sign with your name or the hoppa logo. Your e-ticket has the exact meeting point and a contact number. Meet-and-greet at the gate is available on request, subject to airport policy.

Can I book a child seat or an accessible vehicle?

Yes. The first child seat is free and must be requested at booking; add infant carriers, baby seats or boosters during booking. For wheelchair access or special assistance, note it in the booking comments and we will allocate a suitable vehicle.

Can I cancel or change my Athens transfer?

Yes. Cars and vehicles up to 7 seats cancel free at least 24 hours before travel; 8–14 seaters at least 48 hours before; 16+ seaters at least 14 days before. Where your booking is eligible, you can make one free change to passenger names, contact numbers, passenger count or luggage count. A change of route, vehicle type or pick-up point means cancelling and rebooking at the current price. Update your booking on the hoppa website or app.

What is the cheapest way from Athens Airport to my hotel?

The shared shuttle is the lowest-price pre-booked option, from an indicative £12 per person, with drop-off points along the route. The metro line 3 and the X95 bus are cheaper still but mean hauling cases and often changing at Monastiraki. A private car costs more but takes only your group, direct to your door. Prices are indicative.

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11/06/2026 06:00:03
"Driver on time , efficient and reliable thank you "
Louise
20/04/2026 05:50:40
"Excellent service! Great upfront communication, waiting for us on arrival, very easy to find in convenient location, and even helped us with our luggage! The vehicle was spacious, clean and in good condition and the ride was very comfortable. Thank you Spiros. Highly recommended. "
John
03/10/2025 07:32:01
"Very comfortable vehicle although it took a phone call to locate the driver. Very reasonable price considering the distance travelled. Driver was very friendly and gave us each a bottle of water when he stopped to fill up with petrol."
PDH
10/09/2025 17:44:01
"Driver was on time.Vehicle was spotless and comfortable.And she helped with the luggage too.Thank you."
Rebecca Entecott
10/09/2025 06:33:18
"A little trouble meeting the driver but after that everything was brilliant. Excellent large car and dropped right at the door of our hotel in a very busy part of Athens."
Mr ROSIER
30/08/2025 05:00:50
"All good, great communication and ride. Angelo was a lovely driver, very helpful and professional."
Joyce Kirkham
22/08/2025 08:09:15
"Fantastic! Huge minibus. Great driver. Had a very good local knowledge and was telling a bit of history too. Smooth and comfortable journey. We were early. He was even earlier!"
Chip
13/07/2025 05:59:58
"Friendly driver Arrived on time and kept us informed "
Jenny Oliver-Woodley
11/05/2025 04:37:17
"We were delayed but our driver kept in contact with us and was there not long after we landed. Great service "
Karen Ann
05/05/2025 08:39:05
"This was my first time visiting Greece, and my friend and I had a very late arrival—but we were greeted at the airport with such warmth that it immediately set the tone for our trip. Our driver welcomed us with professionalism and grace, and we were genuinely impressed by the stylish van, complete with blue LED lights that added a special touch to our journey. It was the perfect introduction to Greece, and we felt truly looked after."
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