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Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)
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Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) is located in Athens, Greece.

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Use the overview to decide whether Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" works best as a connection point, a long layover airport, or an overnight stop. Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" looks functional as a hub, but recovery-friendly amenities appear limited right now.

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60 min minimum connection

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Lounge and wellness data available

Best current lounge for recovery: The Goldair Handling Lounge in Hall A (Non-Schengen, opposite gate A11) is ATH's only lounge with shower facilities, rated 4.5/5. Access is available via paid day pass only—no airline status or credit card reciprocity options listed. With no sleep pods or spa facilities airport-wide, shower access here is your best jetlag recovery option..

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Athens transport context

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173 destinations

12 award routes sampled from this airport.

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About Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) is located in Athens, Greece.

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Airport Facilities

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Quiet Zones

Terminal A, Near Gate A12

Showers

Main Terminal, Business Lounges

Healthy Dining
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Priority Pass (5)
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Award Availability

Best miles redemptions from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)

12 routes
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Frankfurt
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Munich
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4K
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Zurich
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5K
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Brussels
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5K
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Geneva
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6K
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Chania
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6K
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Heraklion
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6K
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Dubrovnik
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6K
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Alexandroupolis
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6K
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Catania
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6K
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Izmir
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Kerkyra
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Jetlag by Origin

Flight quality scores for routes arriving at Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

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Middle East

7 routes

96 · Minimal
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Africa

4 routes

95 · Minimal
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UK & Western Europe

59 routes

88 · Minimal
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South Asia

2 routes

80 · Minimal
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East Asia

2 routes

50 · Noticeable

Airport Operations

Total Routes
138
Daily Departures
284.1
On-Time Departures
26%
On-Time Arrivals
34%
Avg Departure Delay
32 min

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Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
03L / 21R3,805 m45 mAsphalt
03R / 21L4,003 m45 mAsphalt

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Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) offers direct flights to 173 destinations across 5 continents. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.