Piraeus to Athens Airport
- ~45 min
- ~50 km
- Pickup at your cruise terminal or ferry gate, drop at Departures
Starting from
€50 per vehicle
Final price from carrier quote
About This Transfer
Your driver meets you at the cruise terminal or the ferry gate, the cases go into the back once, and the car climbs out of Piraeus on Thivon Avenue to the A1 and the Attiki Odos. From Gate E11 and cruise Terminal A to Athens Airport it is about 48.4 km and 44.7 minutes in free-flowing traffic; from cruise Terminal B, at the far end of the harbor, 49.7 km.
Free-flowing traffic is the exception on a cruise morning. Nearly nine in ten ships in the port's 2027 plan arrive before 08:00, so leaving the ship puts the drive in the morning rush, when Athens runs at a 94 percent congestion level and the planning ceiling for the run is about 1h30. With the EU Entry/Exit System fully in use since 30 March 2026, the airport asks passengers to arrive at least 2.5 hours before departure. For a 12:00 flight that means the terminal by 09:30 and the port by 08:00.
The metro is direct, and for one person with a backpack it is fine: line 3 runs from Piraeus to the airport in about an hour for €9. The catch is getting to it. Piraeus station is 1.5 km on foot from the cruise gate E11 and 2.8 km from Terminal B, and on Sunday to Thursday evenings the last direct airport train leaves Dimotiko Theatro at 21:06 while line 3 works run.
For every run to and from the terminal, see our Athens Airport transfers page, and our cruise port transfers page for disembarkation days.
- ✓ A1 and Attiki Odos
- ✓ ~45 min
- ✓ To Departures
Sights Along the Route
Your driver covers the distance while you enjoy the scenery.
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
The port's own museum, beside the ancient theater of Zea. Its bronze statues of Apollo, Artemis and Athena were recovered from the waters of the port in 1959. With a late flight and a ship that docks early, it is a short drive from the cruise gate.
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus →The Acropolis on the way
Gate E11 to the Acropolis Museum is 11.0 km, and the museum to the airport 36.4 km, about 2 minutes more driving than the direct run. With an evening flight, agree the stop and the driver's waiting with the carrier when you book.
Acropolis Museum →Route Overview
Pickup: Piraeus port, gates E1 to E12
The port authority's diagram puts cruise Terminal A, Miaoulis, at Gate E11 and Terminals B, Themistokles, and C, Alkimos, at Gate E12; ferries arrive at the gate on the ticket, E1 to E10 except E5, the port's bus terminal. Give the carrier the ship's name and terminal, or the ferry and its gate, and the driver meets you there.
Popular Pickup Points:
- • Cruise Terminal A Miaoulis, Gate E11
- • Cruise Terminals B and C, Gate E12
- • Ferry arrivals, E1 to E10 except E5
- • Hotels in Piraeus and the city
Drop-off: Athens International Airport (ATH), Departures
The car drops at the Departures curb, where the controlled zone gives private vehicles 10 minutes free. The airport asks passengers to arrive at least 2.5 hours before departure, and warns that late arrival at the gate may mean denied boarding.
Popular Drop-off Points:
- • Drop at Departures
- • Plan for the 2.5-hour advice
- • Bags carried to the curb
- • Early starts for morning flights
Local Route Knowledge
Practical intelligence from carriers who drive this route regularly.
Best Travel Times
The morning rush is the hard part, and it is exactly when ships empty: nearly nine in ten in the port's 2027 plan arrive before 08:00. Use about 1h30 as the planning ceiling for a morning drive. An afternoon or evening flight after a morning disembarkation has the slack; a flight before noon does not.
Traffic Patterns
The car leaves Piraeus on Thivon Avenue, takes the A1 north and joins the Attiki Odos east to the airport. The alternative through the city, Syngrou and Mesogeion Avenue to the Hymettus ring road, is about 43.1 km and 45.5 minutes. The driver picks by the traffic on the day.
Road & Border Notes
No border on the way. The Attiki Odos charges one toll on entry, €2.55 for a car or a light bus under 15 seats, whatever the distance. At the airport the Departures curb is a controlled zone with 10 minutes free.
Carrier Tip
Give the ship and its terminal, or the ferry and its gate, and your disembarkation time from the ship's own program, not just Piraeus port. Add the flight number so the carrier can plan back from the 2.5 hours the airport asks for.
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- Child and booster seats on request, with ages given in the booking notes
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| Option | Price From | Duration | Convenience | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Transfer | from €50 per vehicle | ~45 min free flow, about 1h30 planning ceiling in the morning rush, no changes | Cases loaded at the terminal, unloaded at Departures | |
| Taxi on the meter | About €50 to €67 before tolls, no flat fare | ~45 min free flow, from a port taxi rank | Whatever one taxi takes | |
| Metro line 3 | €9 per person | About an hour from Piraeus station, after the walk from your gate | Your own bags along the quay and through the station | |
| X96 express bus | €5.50 per person | About 90 min, 24 hours | Your own bags on a city bus |
Price & Vehicle Options
A private transfer from Piraeus to Athens Airport costs from around €50 one way, priced per vehicle rather than per person. Three people in a sedan pay about €17 each; six in a minivan pay about €19 each.
| Vehicle | Seats | Luggage | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sedan / Saloon | 1-3 | 2-3 bags | from €50 | Couples, solo trips, light luggage |
 Estate / Comfort | 1-4 | 4 bags | on request | Extra luggage, cruise cases |
 Minivan / Van | 5-8 | 8 bags | from €115 | Families, groups with luggage |
 Minibus | 8-16 | group | on request | Large groups, cruise parties |
Prices are per vehicle, one way and indicative. Verified carriers quote for your date; estate and minibus are quoted on request.
When to Travel This Route
Demand, pricing, and what to expect across the year.
Winter (Dec-Mar)
Quiet port7 to 23 ship arrivals a month in the port's 2027 plan, the low in February. Ferries from the islands keep coming in, and the drive is the same 50 km.
Spring (Apr-May)
Season opensFrom 46 ship arrivals in April to 101 in May in the 2027 plan, most of them before 08:00.
- 101 cruise arrivals planned for May 2027
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Peak DemandAbout 100 or more ship arrivals a month, with 116 planned for June 2027. August is the quietest month of the year on Athens roads, which helps a morning drive.
- 116 cruise arrivals planned for June 2027
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Busiest cruise monthOctober is the busiest cruise month in both of the port's plans, and the city's roads are busy again after summer. Book the car when you book the flight home.
- October 2027: 122 cruise arrivals planned, the most of any month
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Important Information
Meeting your driver at Piraeus
Cruise Terminal A is at Gate E11 and Terminals B and C at Gate E12, by the port authority's diagram; ferries use the gate on the ticket, E1 to E10 except E5, the port's bus terminal. Give the carrier the ship's name and terminal, or the ferry and its gate, and confirm the meeting point in the booking chat.
How early to reach Athens Airport
With the EU Entry/Exit System fully in use since 30 March 2026, the airport asks passengers to arrive at least 2.5 hours before departure, and warns that late arrival at the gate may mean denied boarding. With about 1h30 as the planning ceiling for a morning drive, a 12:00 flight means leaving the port by 08:00.
Metro line 3 works, Sunday to Thursday evenings
Since 25 October 2026, from Sunday to Thursday, the last direct train to the airport leaves Dimotiko Theatro at 21:06. After that the chain is a train to Katehaki, the X25 bus to Doukissis Plakentias and an airport train at 22:24, 23:00 or 23:36. On Friday and Saturday the last airport train leaves Piraeus at 22:55. STASY has published no end date.
Early flights
The first airport train leaves Piraeus at 05:31 and reaches the airport at 06:35, which meets the 2.5-hour advice only for flights at 09:05 or later. The X96 bus runs 24 hours, about 90 minutes. A pre-booked car can collect you at the hour the flight needs.
Luggage and child seats
Declare cruise cases and anything oversized when you book; the car is chosen for the bags as much as for the seats. Child and booster seats are available on request: put the ages in the booking notes, because the ages decide the seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get from Piraeus port to Athens Airport?
About 45 minutes in free-flowing traffic: 48.4 km and 44.7 minutes from Gate E11 and cruise Terminal A to Athens Airport by the A1 and the Attiki Odos, and 49.7 km from cruise Terminal B. In the morning rush, plan on a ceiling of about 1h30.
How early should I leave Piraeus after a cruise to catch a flight from Athens Airport?
Work back from the airport's advice to arrive at least 2.5 hours before departure, tied to the EU Entry/Exit System, fully in use since 30 March 2026, and use about 1h30 as the planning ceiling for a morning drive. For a 12:00 flight that means the airport by 09:30 and leaving the port by 08:00. A private transfer collects you at the terminal as soon as you are off the ship.
How much does a private transfer from Piraeus to Athens Airport cost?
On TransferBnB a private transfer from Piraeus to Athens Airport starts from around €50 per vehicle for a sedan and €115 for a minivan, one way; estates and minibuses are quoted on request. The price is per vehicle, not per person, so six in a minivan pay about €19 each. Verified carriers send quotes for your date.
Is there a fixed taxi fare from Piraeus to Athens Airport?
No. The airport's flat fare, €50 by day and €65 at night, covers the Athens city center only. A taxi from Piraeus runs on the meter: €1.80 to start, €0.90 or €1.25 a km, €4 for the airport and €1.07 for a hire from a port, about €50 to €67 from Gate E11 before tolls. A pre-booked transfer from €50 per vehicle settles its price before the day.
Can I take the metro from Piraeus port to Athens Airport?
Yes. Metro line 3 runs direct from Piraeus to Athens Airport in about an hour for a €9 ticket, a train every 36 minutes. Piraeus station is 1.5 km on foot from the cruise gate E11 and 2.8 km from Terminal B, and the port runs a free shuttle around its quays; on Sunday to Thursday evenings the last direct airport train leaves Dimotiko Theatro at 21:06 while line 3 works run. A private transfer collects you at the terminal with the bags.
What is the first metro from Piraeus to Athens Airport?
The first airport train leaves Piraeus at 05:31 and reaches Athens Airport at 06:35. With the airport's 2.5-hour advice that only suits flights at 09:05 or later. The X96 bus runs 24 hours and takes about 90 minutes, and a pre-booked private transfer collects you at the hour an early flight needs.
Where do I meet my driver at Piraeus cruise port?
At your terminal. The Piraeus Port Authority's diagram puts cruise Terminal A, Miaoulis, at Gate E11 and Terminals B, Themistokles, and C, Alkimos, at Gate E12. Give the carrier the ship's name and terminal when you book, and the meeting point is confirmed in the booking chat.
Why Book This Route?
- • Collects you at cruise Terminal A at E11 or Terminals B and C at E12, not at a station 1.5 to 2.8 km away on foot
- • Planned back from the airport's 2.5-hour advice, with about 1h30 as the planning ceiling for a cruise-morning drive
- • Runs at any hour, where the first airport train reaches the terminal at 06:35
- • From €50 per vehicle, at the bottom of the €50 to €67 a taxi meter runs from the port
- • Quoted per vehicle, not per head: six in a minivan pay about €19 each
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