How long can I expect the connection to be in Athens International Airport

So to determine your minimum connection time, expect 10 to 15 minutes for the plane taxiing, an extra 10 to 15 minutes if you take a bus from the plane to the terminal (departure gates seems to host planes, but not arrival gates - based on my guessing from the map).

1. How long does it take to get through customs at Athens Airport?
2. How long should you leave for a connecting flight?
3. Is Athens airport easy to navigate?
4. How early should I get to Athens airport?
5. Do you have to pick up baggage between connecting flights International?
6. What happens if you miss a connecting flight because of a delay?
7. How much time do you need between flights in Athens?
8. How many terminals does Athens airport have?
9. Do you tip taxi drivers in Athens?
10. What should I not miss in Athens?
11. Can you sleep at the Athens airport?
12. Does Uber work in Athens?

How long does it take to get through customs at Athens Airport?

Two hours is ample time ... ATH airport is just one big bulding int'l at one end, domestic at the other. The "Customs" thing is nothing ... it's a walk-through. What takes a bit of time is the passport clearance line, but that AA flight is the only one before 9:30, and it' will just take about 20 minutes...

How long should you leave for a connecting flight?

Consider allowing at least 60 to 90 minutes for a U.S. domestic connection, and at least two hours for an international connection. Airlines usually allow you four hours or more maximum connecting time.

Is Athens airport easy to navigate?

No matter which terminal you arrive at, Athens airport is a very easy airport to navigate with signs in both Greek and English, friendly English speaking staff and a very clear layout.

How early should I get to Athens airport?

You are supposed to be at the airport 2 hours before an international flight.

Do you have to pick up baggage between connecting flights International?

When you purchase a connecting flight, checked baggage is usually forwarded to your final destination, and will change planes when you do. ... When you purchase a layover flight, you will need to claim your bags when you land at your layover destination. Then recheck them the next day when you continue your flight(s).

What happens if you miss a connecting flight because of a delay?

If the missed connection is the airline's fault (a delayed initial flight due to mechanical problems, for example), the airline should rebook you on the next available flight. If the next outbound flight is the following morning, the airline should either book you on another airline or provide accommodations and meals.

How much time do you need between flights in Athens?

You will need at least 3 hours between your arrival in Greece and your island departure.

How many terminals does Athens airport have?

Overview. The airport currently has two terminals, the main terminal and the satellite terminal accessible by an underground link from the main terminal. It is designed to be extended in a modular approach over the ensuing years in order to accommodate increases in air travel.

Do you tip taxi drivers in Athens?

In Greece you won't always be expected to tip your taxi driver. However, some taxi drivers may have grown used to it from tourists. ... If you do decide to tip your taxi driver round-up the fare, or leave between 5% and 10%. If you've hired a private driver leave around 20 Euros per day.

What should I not miss in Athens?

Best things to do in Athens

1. The Acropolis. What is it? ...
2. The National Gardens. What is it? ...
3. Museum of Cycladic Art. What is it? ...
4. Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC) What is it? ...
5. Monastiraki Neighbourhood. What is it? ...
6. Varvakios Agora. What is it? ...
7. Lycabettus Hill. What is it? ...
8. Plaka Neighbourhood. What is it?

Can you sleep at the Athens airport?

While Athens Airport has several lounges, none have designated sleep rooms or rest areas. If you just want to relax in a comfortable seat, check out this list of lounges in our Athens Airport Guide that you can pay to access.

Does Uber work in Athens?

Technically, Uber doesn't exist in Greece. But you can request and pay for a taxi in Athens with the Uber app. The taxi drivers use the app like all other Uber drivers. ... We used the Uber app to request a ride from the Athens International Airport (ATH) to our hotel, the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens.