Due to maintenance work, six stations on Metro Line 3 (Panormou, Katechaki, Ethniki Amyna, Cholargos, Nomismatokopio and Agia Paraskevi) close early (at 21:40) from Sunday (Oct 18th ) till Thursday (October 22nd )
- This does not affect our nearest metro station (Kerameikos)
- This does affect you if you’re arriving to the airport late afternoon on Thursday (or any day before that).
- Last metro from airport on the affected days at 21:10
- See below for alternative options
Arriving at Athens Airport on Thursday late evening?
- Metro + Replacement bus
Take Line 3 to Chalandri, then the replacement bus (X20) to Ampelokipoi, and continue by metro to Keramikos.
- Bus (Airport Express X95)
A 24-hour bus to Syntagma square. From there, continue by metro (if before midnight) or taxi.
- Taxi
Available directly from the airport, or through Uber/FreeNow.
It’s a fixed rate from the airport to downtown (the classes area is included)- Daytime Rate (€50): 05:00 am to 12:00 am (midnight)
- Nighttime Rate (€65): 12:00 am (midnight) to 05:00 am
- The flat rate covers tolls, luggage, VAT, and standard surcharges.
After the festival weekend
- At the moment, no maintenance work has been announced for the days after the festival (for you to catch your return flights).
- Wednesday, Oct 28th is a national holiday.
No metro disruptions have been officially announced yet.
Sometimes in this case «Syntagma» station is closed for a few hours (the metro runs normally but you cannot get in or out in at this station)
Conditions