Athens airport taxi
BOOK A TAXI IN ATHENS
![Athens taxis]( "Athens taxi service with chaffeur")
In order to begin an amazing holiday in the best possible way, you need to start with a reliable
Taxi service from Athens airport. Athens, in addition to
being the capital of what is considered the cradle of Western civilization and democracy, is
also the fifth most populated capital in the European Union. It has over 4 million inhabitants
living in its metropolitan area.
Although the archaeological remains are scattered throughout the city, there is also a modern
Athens. It is an important financial and industrial centre of Greece, as well as being a
cosmopolitan city that in recent years has improved its image thanks to new metro stops and
trendy tourist developments.
WHAT TO SEE IN ATHENS
Here are some suggestions that include the most emblematic places in the city:
- Acropolis: The first place you think about when planning a trip to Greece. Declared a
Unesco Heritage in 1987, it includes the famous Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheum and the Temple of
Athena Nike.
- Syntagma Square: Also known as the Constitution Square, it is the centre of modern
Athens. There is also the Parliament Building too.
- Monastiraki: A popular district that is famous for the stalls that sell goods of all
kinds. The cathedrals (Mikri Metropoli and Megali Metropoli) are worth
seeing, as well as the Tzistarakis Mosque.
ATHENS AIRPORT
The airport of the Hellenic capital is located about 33 km from the city centre and is named after the
Greek politician Eleftherios Venizelos. It has been awarded as best airport of Southern Europe for three
years running, which is mostly thanks to the refurbishment carried out during the 2004 Olympic Games.
It has two terminals/runways for passenger traffic that totals around 20 million people per year. Since
it is the busiest airport in Greece, many people worry about how they are going to get to and from the
airport. Not to worry, as there are various transport methods you can try.
There are four different buses stopping outside the airport. The bus companies run a fairly frequent
service, and you are able to use the buses to gain access to the bigger and busier parts of the city.
If this is your first time in Athens and/or your first time using the Athens Airport, then maybe you
shouldn't use the bus service. Knowing how to use the service, and knowing where to get off is not
easy.
There is an underground station right outside the terminal. Familiarize yourself with the train stops and
take a short trip to a point near your hotel. Travelling by rail is the second best option if you
have just arrived in Athens. The best option is to take a taxi, especially since you do not want to
carry your luggage on a train or bus full of people.
Taxi approximate cost from Athens airport
| Athens Taxi |
1-4 passengers |
5-8 passengers |
| From Eleftherios Venizelos airport to the city centre |
from 12€ |
from 10€ |
| From Eleftherios Venizelos airport to Piraeus |
from 15€ |
from 15€ |
DISTANCES BETWEEN ATHENS AIRPORT AND SOME POINTS OF INTEREST
The taxi service from Eleftherios Venizelos airport allows you to get to the centre of Athens
(depending on traffic, day, and time) in about 40 minutes. Here are the distances and relative travel
times between the airport and the main tourist attractions of the capital:
- Athens Airport - Syntagma Square: to reach the heart of the city it takes 40
minutes to cover a distance of about 33 km.
- Athens Airport - Acropolis: the symbol of the city is about 33 km far from the
airport, which takes 42 minutes.
- Athens Airport - Monastiraki: to visit one of the many markets in this
picturesque neighborhood, just take the Attiki Odos streets, the A6 motorway and the E94. You will
have to travel 43 km in about 35 minutes.
ATHENS TRANSPORT
In the Greek capital there is a complex transport network. Below is an overview of the various means
available.
There are 3 subway lines that run through Athens. Line 1 dates back to 1869 and connects the city all the
way up to the port of Piraeus. The other two lines were built in 2000. Subways start running 5:30am and
stop running at 00:30am; except on Friday and Saturday when the last subway is at 2:00am. Tickets can be
purchased at kiosks, distributors in the stations, and assigned ticket offices.
For those who wish to get around Athens by bus, over 60 lines are available that include standard and
trolley buses. The flight times range from 5:00am to 00:00am. Night buses only connect Pizza Syntagma to
Piraeus and to the suburb of Kifisia. For those wanting to learn more, here is the official map of the buses in the centre of Athens.
As the main tourist centre of the Greek peninsula, you can admire the beauty of Athens thanks to the
tourist bus, which will allow you to visit the most beautiful points of interest in the city.
Finally, people who wish to travel by taxi should know that public taxis
in Athens are yellow, and they are very numerous with around 12,000 registered vehicles.
Plus, taxis are not overly expensive in Athens when compared with other large cities. However, they are
not always very honest, so make sure you use a trusted and highly reviewed company such as
TaxiLeader.net. Taxis are convenient for getting around the city and to-and-from the airport if you are
not a comfortable being on foreign busses and trains.
![Minivan, bus and taxi service at Athens]( "Athens Airport taxis")
TAXILEADER.NET SERVICE AT ATHENS AIRPORT
The best option for getting to-and-from the airport is a private taxi
service. It is often the best choice for those arriving in the capital because it can take
you straight to your hotel. It is always best to use a taxi service to reach your hotel or B&B
without worrying about dragging luggage around the city.
There are two choices when it comes to getting around the Athens airport. Taxis can be used in
the designated area within the Athens airport grounds, but they charge a premium for the convenience.
Alternatively, you can use Taxileader.net and book a transfer well in advance to turn
up at the door when you land. Public taxis that serve in the appropriate areas are often busy and
in demand, and it is often necessary to stand in line, but that is not the case with TaxiLeader. The
airport taxis are also more expensive, while a Taxileader.net Private
taxi is cheaper and can pick you up at the places indicated as airports, ports and
railway stations.
WHY CHOOSE TAXILEADER.NET
Using Taxileader.net means that you can book your taxi in advance on the Internet. You can
browse the site in your own language, and book your service by filling out a simple form.
In case of flight delay, all you have to do is inform the driver. In this way, not only will
the taxi driver wait for you, but there will not be any extra costs for the delay.
The amount to be paid will be listed at the time of booking, which means no unpleasant
surprises when you get into the car. There are a very few other taxi companies that offer a service like
this.
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