Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

This is a large and busy airport, so it would be good to arrive early to avoid any unnecessary problems or delays. I described from the point of view of departure, since I was leaving Athens for Dubai, from this airport. Since it is a busy airport, one can hardly find an empty seat, while waiting for the check-in counters to be opened. From my experience, all the staffs at the airport are very helpful and pleasant. Even the restroom cleaners are good. I had a good experience at the airport. Okay, one good observation that needs to be mentioned is the existence of a multi-faith prayer room on the 1st floor, nearby the Burger King restaurant. This is really a good thing, cos’ people of all faith can perform their prayers here. The prayer room is quite spacious, however for Muslims, there is no ablution area, so please bring a water bottle spray to do the ablution. I am so happy the airport has the prayer room. Finally before boarding the flight, we enjoyed a cinnamon roll nearby the boarding gate. Great airport, great experience. Keep up the good job. 👍

This is a busy large airport. I wasn't expecting it to be so busy. I'm glad I arrived at the airport two hours before the flight. You'll need it. Even though this airport is both busy and large, the staff that I encountered were smiley and happy to help. The toilets that I've seen were nice and clean, no issues there I was able to buy olive oil in the duty free shop which made my day since I forgot whilst being in the land of olives 😊

Athens Airport is a large and busy hub that requires travelers to allocate ample time, especially if you have a connecting flight. The airport can get quite crowded, so if your connection time is less than 90 minutes, you’ll need to move quickly through security and boarding. The terminal itself is spacious and modern, offering a variety of shops ranging from duty-free to local souvenirs, making it a great place for some last-minute shopping. One of the unique highlights is the small but charming museum within the airport, which provides a nice cultural touch and a quick glimpse into Greece’s rich history and heritage. For coffee lovers, be prepared to face long lines, the airport has numerous cafes catering to different tastes, but peak times can be quite busy. Overall, Athens Airport combines efficiency with a cultural experience, but due to its size and crowds, planning your time carefully is essential to ensure a smooth transit.

I flew from Athens International Airport to Munich recently and had a mixed experience. First of all, it takes a while to get to the airport (around an hour door-to-foot from downtown Athens), as it is located far from the city. That being said, the metro is a convenient way to get there and has space for luggage. The airport itself was extremely busy, especially in the check-in area before security control. The streams of people were so hectic and large that in some places it was impossible to walk without waiting, and it felt more like a busy marketplace than an airport. Surprisingly, the check-in went quickly but it could have had to do with the airline and that specific flight. The queues for some other flights were extremely long. The security check was also efficient and fast but once I was through, the gate area then felt again (too) busy, with limited seating, not very comfortable, let alone luxurious. The food options were limited and crowded. As one of the few places serving warm food, I went to the Eat Greek self-service restaurant and found it highly disappointing (see my separate review). Instead of boarding through a jet bridge, we had to take a bus and our flight was accordingly slightly delayed. I give the airport a bit of grace given that it was peak holiday season when I flew - and in light of the business, the key touch points of check-in and security control were handled well. Nevertheless, the airport experience was far from optimal and therefore three stars seem appropriate.

Very busy airport, not that big but well organized and the free shop is not big but sufficient so what u can take away. Also tried the second floor lounge and we had good food there and some refreshments. Overall experience is good 👍

Typical international airport with clear signage on guiding the passengers to their destination in english and greek. Area B (gates) seems to be for domestic as well as within Europe region, while area A is designated for international flights. There are plenty of washrooms around. However, there are barely any water fountains or maybe even none. The mic announcement isn't designed to concentrate to a specific gate, and the sound isn't clear at all. You can barely hear anything even when you are at the gate waiting area

The people with the yellow vests, that help people in wheelchairs, are the nicest people. I colesnicenco and George were the BEST! Thank you I do have to say that all the people that work in the airport seem really nice and helpful. Even the lady at the swatch counter was extremely helpful and sweet. Your airport is very clean and very nice . It’s greatly appreciated.

It is a beautiful, model, clean and passenger friendly airport. I didn't see any trash at this big airport at all. The staffs are so friendly. We feel welcome immediately when we arrive. The stores are clean, beautiful. The food was good and reasonable price. The toilets are clean and easy to find. We feel safe here than any other airport in Europe.