Travel & Accommodation
Travel Note
Do you have a valid passport?
To travel internationally, most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned travel dates, meaning there should be at least six months remaining validity on your passport from the date you depart from your destination country. We want to make sure you all get to be a part of our day so please be sure to check your passport well in advance!!
Flight
Athens International Airport
Athens International Airport is the only airport in Athens that services international and domestic flights almost all over the world. As most of you will be flying in or out of Athens International Airport, here are a few things to note. Distance from the airport to different accommodation locations (via car/ taxi); - Distance from Athens international airport to Glyfada - approx 28 minutes - Distance from Athens international airport to Vouliagmeni - approx 26 minutes - Distance from Athens international airport to Athens City Centre - approx 35 minutes Transport options & payment Taxis - You will find taxis in the dedicated area located at Exit 3 (Arrivals). - While some taxis accept credit cards, a lot of them do refuse so please be sure to have some cash on hand. Taxi fares can range from 45-55 euro (noting this is indicative only). Uber - Uber is also available from the same location as taxis, noting that Ubers and taxis are virtually the same in Athens. You will need to use the Uber app to book one just like you would at home. For other transport options such as busses, metro and railway feel free to check out the link below.
Travel Note
PORTS IN ATHENS
Whether you are travelling the greek islands before the wedding or after, ferries may be a good option to get you to and from islands. Athens, Greece has three main ports: Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio. We have linked a really handy website that has more information so be sure to check that out. Piraeus - The largest and busiest port as well as the main exit point from Athens by sea. - Serves ferries to the Saronic Islands, Crete, Cyclades, Dodecanese, and North Aegean Islands - Approx 38 mins from AIA, approx 25 mins from Glyfada, approx 29 mins from Vouliagmeni, approx 21 mins from Athens City Centre. Rafina - The second largest port which serves ferries to the Cyclades, Crete, and a few Eastern Aegean islands - Approx 16 mins from AIA, approx 39 mins from Glyfada, approx 44 mins from Vouliagmeni, approx 36 mins from Athens City Centre. Lavrio - Located on the southern coast of Attica, near Cape Sounion - Serves ferries to the Cyclades Islands, Kea, Kythnos, Chios, Lemnos, and Kavala - Approx 28 mins from AIA, approx 50 mins from Glyfada, approx 44 mins from Vouliagmeni, approx 53 mins from Athens City Centre.
Travel Note
Accommodation Area Recommendation - GLYFADA
Glyfada is a neighborhood in the southern suburbs of Athens. As part of the Athens Riviera, this coastal region is considered one of the best places to spend the summer in Athens with its array of traditional and elegant restaurants, some of which are situated right by the sea, bars, shops and beaches. We will be adding a number of recommendations on the ‘Athens Recommendations’ tab but some places we think you can’t miss whilst spending time in Glyfada are; - Kyprou Street and Metaxa Street is the shopping district of Glyfada. It also has many cafes, restaurants and bars. - Saints Constantine & Helen Orthodox Cathedral of Glyfada
Travel Note
Accommodation Area Recommendation - VOULIAGMENI
Vouliagmeni is a seaside suburb of Athens known for its beautiful beaches, seaside tavernas and the famous natural wonder ‘Lake Vouliagmeni’.