Title: Airport transportation to Athens Greece .
Abstract: Several transportation services to go, from the airport, to Athens , Greece .Elefterios Vevizelos airptot.
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Q. What is the name of the International Airport in Greece ? A.= The International Airport is called "Eleftherios Venizelos" Airport.
Q. Is the International Airport located far from the capital of Athens ? A.= We couldn't say so.It is located at 27 kilometers north-east of Athens
Q. Does the International Airport handle only international flights? A.=No.This Airport handles domestic flights as well.
Q. What is the procedure if you travel with a group? A.= If you are part of a group, the local representatives will come to meet the group at the customs.as it is usually done, they will be holding a sign with the name of your group.
Q. And if you are not part of a group? A.=If you are not part of a group, the representatives will be holding a sign with your name or the name of their travel agency.this is if you have arranged all this in advance with a travel agent, of course. You may be travelling independently and find your way by yourself.which is not difficult.everyone is looking for something or for someone.
Q. How can one proceed to get to Athens after his arrival to the Airport? A.= One can get to Athens centre.(or several Athens suburbs) by driving your rented car, by using taxis or limousine services.or by using public transportation such as the BUS service or the METRO.
Q. How could one proceed to rent a car? A.= You can rent a car at the International Airport . The car rental office is within walking distance from the Main Terminal Building .( at the northern side of the building).
Q. Any particular formalities? A.= The usual ones, only.such as I.D. card or passport and your driving permit, of course.
Q. Does the information come with the rental of the car? A. Indeed, it does.The rental representative will explain you how to reach your destination after you leave the airport, to join the MOTORWAY which is called "ATTIKI ODOS."
Q. Is this motorway linking the airport with Athens centre? A.= Yes, it does.It also links the airport with the south-eastern regions of Athens and as well as with numerous Athens suburbs. It is advisable that you get a FREE MAP at the toll .Note that the tool costs 2 Euros.
Q. How long should it take to get to Athens centre by car? A.= It should take approximately 55 minutes.
Q. So, it should also take 55 minutes to get to Athens with a limousine or with a taxi, should it not? A.= This is correct
Q. How does one request limousine services? A.= Limousine services are provided upon request. The limousines are near the inner curb side of the arrivals between EXISTS 3 and 4. Q. Should it be easy to find a taxi at the airport? A.= Yes.on the arrivals level, taxis are available 24 hours a day...you will find them near of exit 3 .
Q. How much would it cost to go to Athens centre with a taxi? A.= From the airport to Athens centre, the cost should be from 20-30 Euros...depending on your final destination of course.
Q .What if one likes to use the buses service? A.= Outside the arrivals hall, tickets can be purchased from the kiosk, near the bus.it can also be purchased from the driver of the bus.outside, near of exits 4 and 5 .
Q. How much does one ticket cost? A.= The ticket for the airport express lines costs 2.90 Euros. The ticket is good only for one trip to or from the airport. The same ticket is although good for 24 hours for one who likes to use all other transport modes such as trolley, bus or metro .Remember that the ticket is good for 24 hours from the time of its FIRST validation.
Q. How does the ticket get validated? A.= One must validate his ticket inside the bus. Note that the ticket must be validated TWICE if it is used for one or more public transport lines PRIOR to using an airport express line.
Q. Is that so important to validate the ticket? A.=It all depends what type of experience one is looking for.The inspectors are travelling INCOGNITO with the passengers. They may ask you to show your ticket at any time.
Q. What if the ticket is not validated the way it should? A.= BINGO!!! You will have to pay the penalty right there: 29 Euros in cash money.
Q. Does one have to wait long for the bus to come? A.= Not at all.The service has 6 buses operating FROM and TO the airport:
Line-E 95. is the bus service from the airport to Athens centre.
Line-E 94. is the bus service to the closest METRO station called Ethniki Amyna.
Line-E 96. is the bus service to Piraeus port.
Line-E 92. is the bus service to the suburbs of Kifisia.
Line-E 97. is the bus service to DAFNI metro station.
Line-E 93. is the bus service to the 2 intercity terminals called Liosion Station and Kifisiou Station.This service is designed for those who are travelling to the countryside and need to catch a public COACH service to various parts of Greece .
Q. Do the travellers have access to those bus services all year around? A.= Those buses should be operating daily during the Summer time.this is from June 1 st to September 30 th . If one has a more specific question, information will be available at the airport information desks on the arrival level. There are also 15 courtesy phones for direct assistance to be used free of charge. For further information about the airport, one may call 210- 3530 (100) or visit their website.
Q. Is the METRO also an option for one who likes to go from the airport to Athens centre? A.= Yes, it is...The Metro specially designed air conditioned carriages do run from Athens centre to the airport.
Q. How long does it take from the airport to Athens centre? A.= It should take something like 30 minutes.
Q. What is the cost for this trip? A.= The cost is around 6.50 Euros for one way.
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