Athens Airport Accessibility

Athens International Airport (ATH)

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (IATA: ATH) was built in 2001 and designed to modern EU accessibility standards. It is a single-terminal airport with good accessibility throughout.

PRM Assistance

Under EU Regulation EC 1107/2006, all passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility (PRM) are entitled to free assistance at Athens Airport. Key points:

• Notify your airline at least 48 hours before travel if you need wheelchair assistance, help boarding, or other special services
• Assistance can also be requested at designated PRM call points at airport entrances and throughout the terminal
• The airport public areas and parking are wheelchair accessible
• All sidewalks are equipped with wheelchair ramps
• Elevators are accessible and spacious throughout the terminal

Terminal Accessibility

• The terminal is largely flat and level throughout
• Wide corridors accommodate wheelchairs and mobility scooters
• Accessible restrooms are available in all terminal areas
• Tactile paving is installed for visually impaired travelers
• Gate areas have designated wheelchair waiting spaces

Getting to Central Athens

Metro Line 3 (Blue Line)

The most accessible option for wheelchair users. Metro Line 3 runs directly from the airport to Syntagma Square in central Athens.

• Travel time: Approximately 40 minutes to Syntagma
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes (approximately)
• Fare: EUR 9 one way (reduced for groups; check current pricing)
• Accessibility: The airport Metro station has elevator access to all levels. All Line 3 stations have elevators and level boarding.
• Key stops: Doukissis Plakentias, Ethniki Amyna, Evangelismos, Syntagma, Monastiraki

X95 Express Bus

The X95 bus runs between the airport and Syntagma Square, operating 24 hours a day.

• Travel time: 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic
• Frequency: Every 20 minutes (daytime), every 30 minutes (nighttime)
• Fare: EUR 5.50 one way
• Accessibility: The X95 buses are wheelchair accessible with designated seating for passengers with disabilities. The driver deploys the ramp for boarding.

Taxi

• Fixed rate to city center: Approximately EUR 40 (daytime, 5:00am to midnight) or EUR 55 (nighttime, midnight to 5:00am). This rate is set by ministerial decree and covers travel within the Athens ring road.
• Surcharges: Additional charges may apply for luggage (EUR 0.40 per bag over 10 kg), holidays, and travel from the airport to destinations outside the ring road.
• Standard Athens taxis are sedans (typically Toyota Prius). You must be able to transfer from your wheelchair to the car seat. The wheelchair goes in the trunk.
• Wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAV): Not available as standard airport taxis. Book a WAV transfer in advance through a specialized service if you cannot transfer.

Proastiakos (Suburban Rail)

The Proastiakos suburban railway also connects the airport to central Athens (Larissa Station). It shares the same airport station as Metro Line 3. See our Trains guide for details.

Tips

• Arriving late at night? The X95 bus and taxis operate 24 hours. The Metro stops running around midnight.
• Request PRM assistance when booking your flight. The airport provides meet-and-greet service at the aircraft door if requested.
• The airport has pharmacies, SIM card shops, and accessible dining options in the arrivals area. Consider getting connected and stocking up before heading into the city.
• Luggage carts are free in the arrivals area.