Athens International Airport (ATH) commenced commercial operations in 2001. Aegean Airlines operates from this facility and other Greek low-cost carriers as well.
Athens Airport (ATH) is one of the busiest airports in Europe with passenger traffic of over 8 million.
General Information about Athens Airport
The following table is an overview of Athens Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner/Operator | Athens International Airport S.A. |
| Built In (Year) | 2001 |
| Hub for | Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Ryanair, Sky Express, Volotea, Built |
| Serves | Athens, Greece |
| Athens Airport Code | ATH |
| Athens Airport Terminals | 2 |
| Athens International Airport Runway | 2 |
| Athens International Airport Coordinates | 37°56′11″N 23°56′50″E |
| Athens Airport Address | Attiki Odos, Spata 190 04, Greece |
| Official Website | https://www.aia.gr/ |
| Official Phone Number | 30 21 0353 0000 |
| Elevation | 308 ft / 94 m |
Athens Airport Code
Athens Airport code is ATH. This airport derives its IATA code from the capital of Greece, Athens where it is based. The elevation of the airport is 94 meters above sea level.
| IATA CODE | ATH |
| ICAO CODE | LGAV |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 433 |
| COUNTRY CODE | GRC |
| ZIP CODE | 19004 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | ATH |
Athens Airport Map
The Athens Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Athens Airport Terminal
Athens International Airport (ATH) features two terminals: Main Terminal and Satellite Terminal.
Main Terminal
This facility is primarily used by all intra-Schengen flights. There are three levels at the terminal–for arrivals, departures, and the third level has a food court.
Satellite Terminal
This facility is equipped with two levels for departures and arrivals.
Athens International Airport Runways
There are two runways at the airport:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 03R-21L | 13,123 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 03L-21R | 12,467 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Athens International Airport ATH
Some of the closest airports to Athens Airport are:
- Mykonos Island National Airport – 159 km
- Chios Island National Airport – 198 km
- Kalamata International Airport – 264 km
- Mytilene International Airport – 264 km
- Araxos Airport – 283 km
- Nea Anchialos National Airport – 322 km
Airlines Operating from Athens International Airport
The following airlines operate from Athens Airport:
- Aegean Airlines
- Aer Lingus
- Aeroflot
- airBaltic
- Air Canada
- Air Europa
- Air France
- Air Serbia
- Air Transat
- Alitalia
- American Airlines
- Arkia
- Asiana Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- Blue Air
- Bluebird Airways
