The Magnificent Athens Airport

Athens International Airport begun operating on March 29th 2001; it serves the city of Athens as well as the Attica region. The airport is the main gateway into the country of Greece. The airport was named after the distinguished Greek statesman, Eletherios Venizelos. Apart from serving the Greek capital, the airport also acts as a gateway into Asia and the Middle East. What sets the airport apart from other airports in the world is that it continuously gets involved in pioneering air transport technology such as the Airbus A380. Apart from this, the airport is well connected to the city's infrastructure. Transport from the airport into the city is nearby and you can access one of Athens car rental firms from the airport. The airport has two terminal; the main terminal which hands which handles all intra-Schengen flights as well as several non-Schengen flights.

The check-in desks are located at the main terminal which has three separate levels for arrivals, departures, and a food court which has an excellent view of the Eastern runway. The satellite terminal on the other hand handles non-Schengen flights only. An underground link offers access to this terminal which has moving walkways. It has a departure level and an arrival level only. At the check-in desks in the main terminal, you can get information on Athens car hire services that are a lot more convenient than public means of transport. There are many public amenities that make your transit through the airport very convenient such as public telephones and an excellently maintained waiting lounge where you can wait for your flight while the airport staffs provide constant update information. From the airport, you can use the major highway that connects the airport to the Greek capital city. Using Athens car rental services, this will be a breeze as the cars come with gully satellite navigation system which can guide you to some of the most scenic routes to take while you leave the airport. Athens airport is the gateway to a land that is full of art and culture and as a major tourist destination in Europe, it does not disappoint. Currently, the airport handles 15 million passengers annually.