How much is a taxi from Athens airport to the city centre?

A flat fare of 50 euros between 05:00 and 24:00 and 65 euros between 00:00 and 05:00, to the inner city ring, including surcharges.

How long does the metro take from Athens airport to Syntagma?

About 40 minutes on metro line 3. Airport trains run every 36 minutes, from 06:10 to 23:34 from the airport.

Yes. The airport express buses X93, X95, X96 and X97 run 24 hours. The X95 goes to Syntagma in about 60 minutes for 5.50 euros.

9 euros, or 4.50 euros reduced. A return costs 16 euros and is valid for 30 days.

Metro, express bus, taxi or train from Athens International Airport (ATH), with fares, journey times and the late night catches.

Option	Fare	Time to the centre	Hours and frequency	Best for
Metro line 3	9 euros, reduced 4.50; return 16 euros (valid 30 days)	About 40 minutes to Syntagma	Every 36 minutes; first train from the airport 06:10, last 23:34	Most daytime arrivals
Express bus X95	5.50 euros, reduced 2.70	About 60 minutes to Syntagma	24 hours	Night arrivals on a budget
Express bus X96	5.50 euros	About 90 minutes to Piraeus	24 hours	Ferries from Piraeus
Express bus X93	5.50 euros	About 65 minutes to the intercity bus stations	24 hours	Long distance buses
Express bus X97	5.50 euros	About 45 minutes to Elliniko	24 hours	The southern suburbs
Taxi	Flat fare 50 euros 05:00 to 24:00, 65 euros 00:00 to 05:00, to the inner city ring	Depends on traffic	24 hours, rank at Exit 3, arrivals level	Groups, luggage, late arrivals
Suburban railway	Same airport ticket as the metro	Not verified	Not verified	Larissis station, Piraeus, Kiato

The metro airport ticket is valid for 90 minutes on all OASA transport and on the suburban railway. The 3 day tourist ticket (20 euros) includes one return trip to the airport.
Evening change from 16 September 2026: Sunday to Thursday from 21:40, airport trains start and end at Syntagma. Trains leave the airport for Syntagma at 21:46, 22:22, 22:58 and 23:34.
No airport trains in the Saturday 24 hour metro service. Use the X95 bus or a taxi at night.
Taxi flat fares include all surcharges and depend on the time you arrive at your destination. The 50 and 65 euro fares were agreed in September 2026, replacing 40 and 55.
Contactless bank cards work for the full bus fare.

Driving to the airport? Economy parking costs 5 euros per day, booked online; all the parking prices are in our parking guide.