Transportation from Athens City Center to Athens Airport
The distance between Athens city center and the airport is 20 km. Metro, train, bus, taxi, private car and car rental options are used to reach the airport from the city center.
It is possible to reach the airport by using the X95 bus line from Syntagma Square, where the Greek National Assembly is also located. In addition, more than 10 bus lines from different parts of the city go to the airport.
Syntagma Square is a hub for the rail system. You can reach the airport directly from Syntagma Square with the M3 rail system. There is also a train line from Piraeus Port to the Airport.
You can reach the airport by using taxis from all over the city. It is among the suggestions to ask the price before getting into the taxi. In addition, it is possible to make your airport journey in a short time by renting a car through car rental offices and internet reservation.
Transportation from Skiathos Airport to City Center
Skiathos, one of the Sporades archipelago (Devil's Islands), is known as the island of Iskados. Part of the Sporad archipelago, the most famous Greek island of the North Aegean Sea, Skiathos is the most popular among the other three islands (Skopelos, Skyros, Alonissos).
Air transportation of Skiathos is covered by Skiathos International Airport. Skiathos is 5 km from the city center. There are bus, taxi and rental car options to go from Skiathos International Airport to the city center. You can also arrange a private airport transfer from your hotel.
Among these methods, the public bus from the airport is the most economical option. The bus stop from Skiathos International Airport is located just south of the airport control tower by the curb. You can buy a monthly ticket for arrivals to the island, as well as for single boarding. A bus departs from the airport to Skiathos city center every 15 minutes until 06.45 in the morning and 01.15 at night.
It is also possible to go to the city center from Skiathos International Airport by taxi. You can see the taxis waiting at the arrivals exit of the terminal, but it is a good idea to agree on the price you will pay for your destination.
As an alternative to taxi, you can also rent a car from the airport. You can rent a car from international companies such as Avis and Hertz. Those who want to explore the city in detail usually prefer to rent a car. This saves both time and money. You can also make car reservations online from the agencies' websites. Make sure you have all the necessary documents with you to rent a car.
If you want to arrange and secure your airport transfer before your arrival, you can purchase a private transfer from major tour sites. Thus, when you leave the terminal, you will be greeted with a banner bearing your name, and you can easily proceed to your hotel.
In case of any delay or cancellation, you must inform the company beforehand. The vehicle attendant will wait for you at the airport for 45 minutes and will leave if you do not come.
In addition, some hotels offer airport transfer services, but you can find out whether this service is free or paid, by contacting your hotel. Many hotels offer this service for free.