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Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (IATA: ATH, ICAO: LGAV) serves Spata-Artemida, GR. It has 421 scheduled routes to 199 destinations in 60 countries, operated by 97 airlines.
7.6/10
What travelers love
- Modern and Well-Organized: The airport is described as clean, modern, and well-organized, with clear signage in both Greek and English.
- Diverse Facilities and Amenities: Travelers appreciate the variety of amenities, including a smoking lounge, spacious restrooms, free Wi-Fi (though sometimes slow), and a good selection of food options ranging from fast food to traditional Greek cuisine, with some reasonably priced choices. There are also comfortable business lounges and duty-free shops.
- Good Transportation Connections: The airport offers convenient rail (Metro and Proastiakos train) and bus links to the city center and port, which are generally easy to navigate. Private transfer options are also available and are noted for punctuality and helpful drivers.
- Efficient for Schengen Flights (often): For flights within the Schengen area without checked bags, security can be cleared relatively quickly (under 30 minutes in some instances).
Common complaints
- Security and Immigration Inefficiency: Security, immigration, and baggage delivery times can be variable and are often cited as areas of inconsistency, especially during peak seasons. Long queues at passport control, with manual checking and insufficient staff, have led to waits of over two hours for some travelers.
- Overcrowding and Limited Seating: The airport, particularly check-in and boarding areas (especially Gate C for low-cost airlines), can become extremely crowded, leading to a lack of seating and a stressful environment.
- Terminal Cleanliness and Access Issues: While generally clean, cleanliness can falter in main gate areas and washroom facilities during peak times. Terminal access is also sometimes unpopular.
- Long Walks and Disorganized Boarding: For low-cost carriers, particularly those departing from Gate C, travelers report long walks, late gate information, and overcrowded, hot buses, leading to disorganization and chaos.
- Overpriced Food and Services (General): While some food options are considered reasonably priced, others are noted as being overpriced, a common airport complaint. There is also a lack of hourly accommodation options at the nearby Sofitel Hotel.
- Parking: Short-term P1 and P2 are close to the terminal, offering free parking for the first 20 minutes. Long-Term Parking and Economy Parking are further away, requiring a 5-10 minute walk or a free shuttle bus. A "be fast" upgrade is available for €4 to get Fast Lane priority at security screening points.
- What Travelers Love:**
- Modern and Well-Organized: The airport is described as clean, modern, and well-organized, with clear signage in both Greek and English.
- Diverse Facilities and Amenities: Travelers appreciate the variety of amenities, including a smoking lounge, spacious restrooms, free Wi-Fi (though sometimes slow), and a good selection of food options ranging from fast food to traditional Greek cuisine, with some reasonably priced choices. There are also comfortable business lounges and duty-free shops.
- Good Transportation Connections: The airport offers convenient rail (Metro and Proastiakos train) and bus links to the city center and port, which are generally easy to navigate. Private transfer options are also available and are noted for punctuality and helpful drivers.
- Efficient for Schengen Flights (often): For flights within the Schengen area without checked bags, security can be cleared relatively quickly (under 30 minutes in some instances).
- Common Complaints:**
- Security and Immigration Inefficiency: Security, immigration, and baggage delivery times can be variable and are often cited as areas of inconsistency, especially during peak seasons. Long queues at passport control, with manual checking and insufficient staff, have led to waits of over two hours for some travelers.
- Overcrowding and Limited Seating: The airport, particularly check-in and boarding areas (especially Gate C for low-cost airlines), can become extremely crowded, leading to a lack of seating and a stressful environment.
- Terminal Cleanliness and Access Issues: While generally clean, cleanliness can falter in main gate areas and washroom facilities during peak times. Terminal access is also sometimes unpopular.
- Long Walks and Disorganized Boarding: For low-cost carriers, particularly those departing from Gate C, travelers report long walks, late gate information, and overcrowded, hot buses, leading to disorganization and chaos.
- Overpriced Food and Services (General): While some food options are considered reasonably priced, others are noted as being overpriced, a common airport complaint. There is also a lack of hourly accommodation options at the nearby Sofitel Hotel.
- Parking: Short-term P1 and P2 are close to the terminal, offering free parking for the first 20 minutes. Long-Term Parking and Economy Parking are further away, requiring a 5-10 minute walk or a free shuttle bus. A "be fast" upgrade is available for €4 to get Fast Lane priority at the security screening points.
Bottom line: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport provides a generally good experience with modern amenities and good connectivity. However, travelers should exercise caution and allow ample time, especially during peak travel seasons, due to potential issues with security wait times, overcrowding, and variable efficiency in certain areas.
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New & changed departures
17 changes to ATH's schedule in the last 90 days.
Aegean Airlines S.A. begins ATH → Alava.
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First seen Sep 23, 2026 · detected Sep 28
Aegean Airlines S.A. ends ATH → Mahovljani.
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Last seen Aug 27, 2026 · detected Sep 21
TURKISH AIRLINES ends ATH → Pardubice.
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Last seen Aug 26, 2026 · detected Sep 21
TRADE AIR LTD begins ATH → Linz.
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First seen Sep 9, 2026 · detected Sep 14
NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS begins ATH → Detroit.
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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · detected Sep 14
NEOS S.P.A begins ATH → Cagliari.
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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · detected Sep 14
RYANAIR Ltd ends ATH → Trapani (TP).
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Last seen Aug 13, 2026 · detected Sep 7
GERMAN AIRWAYS ends ATH → Weeze.
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Last seen Aug 10, 2026 · detected Sep 7
Air Horizont begins ATH → Salerno.
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First seen Sep 5, 2026 · detected Sep 7
Aegean Airlines S.A. begins ATH → Rotterdam — flying 2 days a week.
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First seen Sep 3, 2026 · detected Sep 7
Volotea begins ATH → Brest.
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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · detected Aug 31
TURKISH AIRLINES begins ATH → Pardubice — flying 2 days a week.
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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · detected Aug 24
RYANAIR SUN ends ATH → Jasionka.
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Last seen Jul 23, 2026 · detected Aug 17
RYANAIR Ltd begins ATH → Trapani (TP).
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First seen Aug 13, 2026 · detected Aug 17
GERMAN AIRWAYS begins ATH → Weeze — flying 2 days a week.
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First seen Aug 5, 2026 · detected Aug 10
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199 nonstop destinations · 97 airlines.
Airlines at ATH
97 carriers operate scheduled departures.
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Airport routes
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) offers 421 flight routes operated by 97 airlines. Major carriers include Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Olympic Air and others. Popular destinations from Spata-Artemida include Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, Amsterdam Schiphol, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Ben Gurion Int'l, Stockholm-Arlanda.
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from ATH?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport has 421 scheduled routes to 199 destinations in 60 countries, operated by 97 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport?
97 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Olympic Air.
Where is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport located?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Spata-Artemida, GR, at an elevation of 308 ft. Its IATA code is ATH and ICAO code is LGAV.