Spata-Artemida, GR 🇬🇷 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
LGAV
ATH
308 ft
GR-I
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Loading...GPS Code: LGAV
Local Code: Not available
Location: 37.936401° N, 23.9445° E
Continent: EU
Type: Large International Airport
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| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
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03L/21R |
12467 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
03R/21L |
13123 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | ATHINAI APP | 126.575 MHz |
| ARR | ATHINAI ARR | 132.975 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 136.125 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118.675 MHz |
| DEP | ATHINAI DEP | 128.95 MHz |
| DIR | ATHINAI DIR | 121.4 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.75 MHz |
| INFO | INFO | 136.025 MHz |
| PMSV | ATHINAI VOLMET | 127.8 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 563.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 136.275 MHz |
Official yellow taxis are available 24/7 at the designated taxi queue located at the Arrivals Level, between Exits 2 and 3. There is a flat fare for trips to and from the Athens city center, which varies between daytime (05:00-24:00) and nighttime (00:00-05:00). Ride-hailing apps like FREE NOW and Uber also operate by calling licensed taxis.
Major international and local car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, Sixt, and Budget, have service desks located in the Arrivals Level of the main terminal building. It is highly recommended to book a vehicle in advance, especially during peak tourist season, to ensure availability and secure better rates.
The airport is well-connected to the city via several public transit options:
- Metro: Line 3 (the 'Blue Line') directly connects the airport to central Athens stations like Syntagma and Monastiraki. The journey to the center takes approximately 40 minutes.
- Suburban Railway (Proastiakos): Connects the airport to the Athens Central Railway Station (Larissis Station) and the Port of Piraeus.
- Express Buses: Four 24/7 express bus routes connect the airport to key city locations. The most popular are the X95 to Syntagma Square (city center) and the X96 to Piraeus Port.
The Metro and Suburban Railway station is located across the street from the terminal, accessible via an elevated walkway. The bus stops are situated at the Arrivals Level, between Exits 4 and 5.
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos is the largest international airport in Greece, serving the city of Athens and region of Attica. It began operation on 28 March 2001 and is the main base of Aegean Airlines, as well as other smaller Greek airlines. It replaced the old Ellinikon International Airport. Athens International is currently a member of Group 1 of Airports Council International as of 2021, it is the 15th-busiest airport in Europe and the busiest and largest in the Balkans.
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