Air Travel in Athens

The Acropolis is just one of several historical tourist attractions located in Athens, Greece.

Athens, the birthplace of the Western World, is home to the ancient Acropolis, the amazing Temple of Olympian Zeus and the creamy feta cheese Greek salad. Millions of visitors travel by air to Athens, Greece, every year.

International Airport

The modern Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport serves Athens, Greece, as the largest international airport in the country.

The Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport serves as the air transport hub for Athens and beyond. Several international and domestic carriers operate to and from this airport to hundreds of destinations around the globe. During its first year in operation, the airport facilitated over 12 million arrivals in Greece and skyrocketed to the fifth position in the Global Ranking of International Airports, according to the Around Greece travel website. The airport can easily be reached by trains, taxis or buses from around the city and suburbs.

Greek Island Transfers

Several flights from Athens are destined for the popular Greek islands which boast amazing beaches, classic Greek architecture, world-class cuisine and tranquility.

Although Athens has amazing tourist attractions, a visit to Greece would be lacking without stopping in the famous Greek islands to include Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete and dozens of others. There are two ways to reach the islands -- by sea or air. Several ferries run between Athens and the islands, but can take several hours or days to arrive each way. The quickest way to travel to the islands is by air. Most Greek island flights are offered by domestic carriers to include Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air and Athens Airways, according to Sky Scanner Flight Search.

Helicopter Tours

Helicopter rides deliver a bird's eye view of Athens, Greece, and the mystical surrounding terrain.

You may choose to take the skies of Greece by helicopter which provides you with a bird's eye view of the rugged mountains, historical landmarks and pristine surrounding water. Helicopter tours are available over the city of Athens and to most Greek island destinations.

References

• Around Greece: Flights
• Sky Scanner: Flights: Airlines That Fly to Santorini

Resources

• Best VIP Trip: Greece: Helicopter