Athens International Airport or Eleftherios Venizelos is the busiest airport in Greece with over 14 million passengers a year. It is in the 30 busiest airports in Europe and is seen as a gateway to the Middle East and Asia. It is an easy 40 minute drive into the busy city of Athens, with your car hire from Athens Airport. The ancient city of Athens is a must see and well worth exploring for its iconic buildings that were once the birthplace of the western world.
Athens Airport has a main terminal building and a second satellite terminal connected by a foot tunnel. There are a total of 7 executive lounges available to passengers with business class tickets or those who wish to pay an entrance fee. There are banks and ATMs for all your money services and post office and courier facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available for 1 hour and there is a business centre if you need to catch up on some work. The Sofitel Airport Hotel is onsite if you need to stay at the airport overnight. You can take a tour of the airport, if you wish and there is a play area for children. Other facilities include a pharmacy, mini-market and hair salon as well as a travel information service. There are 16 food outlets, if you get hungry with everything from pizza and fast food to Greek and Mediterranean specialities. For shopping there is a large selection of shops with designer brands and local produce and duty free stores too.
Athens is an incredible city where ancient monuments are in abundance. The Acropolis is not to be missed with its marble Temple of Athena and ancient theatres and agora and incredible views down to the city. Also visit the Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum and for fine art, take a look at the National Gallery. See the changing guards at the Parliament Building and the Old Royal Palace at Syntagma Square. Discover picturesque Plaka with charming cafes and shops or the upmarket Kolonaki.
Get out of the city with your car hire in Athens and visit the bustling port of Piraeus where ferries leave for the Greek islands. You could also visit the ancient sites of Olympia and Delphi and visit the charming town of Nafplion. The secluded sandy beaches south of Athens are just a short drive away as is the incredible Corinth Canal.
