How long does the official taxi take from Athens airport?

35–70 min, from taxi rank at Exit 3 of the arrivals level, staffed 24 hours to any address inside the Athens city center inner ring.

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Official taxi.
To any address inside the Athens city center inner ring.

Q: How much is the Official taxi from Athens airport?

€40 for one traveler and €40 for two, charged per vehicle rather than per passenger. A regulated flat fare to the city center inner ring, charged per ride and not per passenger. The airport states it includes all applicable surcharges and extras.

A licensed Athens taxi from the taxi rank at Exit 3 of the arrivals level to any address inside the Athens city center inner ring.

35–70 min ride24-hour serviceLuggage included

One vehicle. One group total.

The fare is per vehicle, so your group shares the cost.

Travelers	Vehicles	Day total	Night total
1 adult	1	€40	€55
2 adults	1	€40	€55
3 adults	1	€40	€55
4 adults	1	€40	€55
5 adults	2	€80	€110
6 adults	2	€80	€110
7 adults	2	€80	€110
8 adults	2	€80	€110

A regulated flat fare to the city center inner ring, charged per ride and not per passenger. The airport states it includes all applicable surcharges and extras.

The airport states the charge is decided by the time you ARRIVE at the destination, not the time you set off. A 04:40 departure that reaches the center after 05:00 is a day fare.

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Pickup guide

From arrivals to your taxi

Three steps once you have collected your bags.

Follow the taxi signs

Head from arrivals to the taxi rank at Exit 3 of the arrivals level.

Take a licensed taxi

Use the marked rank, not an approach in the hall.

Confirm the fare

State your address and confirm the price before you set off.

Worth knowing

Greek law requires the driver to issue a receipt for the amount paid.

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