Athens
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Since its opening in 2001, the multi-awarded Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” has continuously enriched its network with new carriers and destinations and is now officially ranked among the leading 25 airports in Europe.
Today, Athens airport is connected to 133 international destinations, including all major cities around the world at competitive prices.
It’s also your gateway to the Greek islands, servicing 26 island destinations (from world-famous Santorini to off-radar gems like Skyros and Astypalea).
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Public Transport
Public transport in Athens is affordable, reliable and covers most of the city and suburbs. By using the same ticket (a single ticket costs 1,20 EUR and is valid for 90 minutes) you can make use of all means of public transport.
Buses, trolleybuses and metros run daily from around 5AM until midnight. Information about schedules can be found at the stops and online via the operator’s website at https://www.oasa.gr/en/
OASA Telematics App provides real-time information for buses and trolleybuses.
Ath.ena Card App allows you to load a personalized or an anonymous card through a NFC-enabled mobile.
Electronic tickets can be purchased at the ticket counters or the automatic ticket vending machines in metro and tram stations. In Athens they make use of reloadable smart tickets and reloadable smart cards under the name ATH.ENA TICKET and ATH.ENA CARD respectively. A clear overview of the options you have can be found here.
Please note that you must validate your reloadable smart ticket/card at the blue validating machines located inside the buses, trolley buses and the tram each time you board them. When using the metro, validate your ticket/card at the gates, both upon entering and exiting the station.
