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Athens International Airport - Eleftherios Venizelos

You will arrive into Athens via the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH). From the airport to the city center, depending on traffic, it takes approximately 35-40 minutes by car/taxi, 40 minutes by metro, and 60 minutes by bus. You can use the Uber app in Athens, and it functions to call licensed taxis (not personal vehicles). Metro: Metro 3 Line connects airport to Athens city center Bus: Bus X95 takes you to Syntagma Square

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Getting Around Athens

The best way to explore central Athens is on foot—most of the city’s major sights, neighborhoods, shops, and cafés are within easy walking distance. The metro is also reliable, affordable, and connects all the main areas. Trains run frequently (~5:30AM-12:30AM). You can also use taxis to get around, there are many but sometimes may be difficult to flag down. The Uber app functions to call taxis, and Athens also uses the app "FreeNow" as another app to book taxis. GoogleMaps has offline maps, and other apps (ie CityMapper) have functionalities to get around without internet.

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Ferries/Ports

If you are ferrying to/from the islands - Athens has three main ports: Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio. Piraeus is the largest and busiest, and accessible via metro, bus and car from downtown Athens. Rafina is the second largest and closest to the airport. Lavrio is a smaller port on the southeastern tip of Attica.