EES at Athens Airport: Who Registers and How Early to Arrive
Non-EU visitors flying from Athens Airport to the UK may face EES checks. Who registers, who is exempt and how much extra time to allow.
Getting Around
Metro, buses, tram, suburban rail, ferries, taxis and the airport: tickets, fares, strikes, line works and driving in Athens.
Athens Metro Lines Explained: Routes, Hours and Key Interchanges
Three lines, four central interchanges and a weekend timetable that changed in 2025. Here is how the Athens metro fits together and where it falls short.
Ferries From Piraeus: Which Gate, How to Get There and Boarding
Piraeus is big enough to miss a ferry inside the port. Here is which gate serves which islands, how to reach it and what happens on strike or storm days.
Athens Public Transport Tickets: Fares, Passes and the ATH.ENA Card
One fare system covers metro, tram, buses and trolleys. Here is what each ticket costs, who pays less and which option is cheapest for your week.
Athens Airport to City Centre: Metro, Bus or Taxi Compared
Four ways into Athens from Eleftherios Venizelos, with prices, journey times and the option that works when you land after midnight.
Rafina vs Piraeus vs Lavrio: Which Port for Your Island Ferry
Athens has three ferry ports. Here is which islands each one serves best, how to reach Rafina and Lavrio by KTEL bus and when the smaller port saves hours.
How to Check for a Strike in Athens: Metro, Buses, Ferries and Flights
General strikes, three-hour work stoppages, seamen's strikes and court rulings: how transport strikes work in Athens and how to plan around them.
Taxis in Athens: How Fares Work, Card Payment and Complaints
The meter, the airport flat fare and the card machine every taxi must carry: what to expect in a yellow cab and what to do if the price looks wrong.
Athens Buses and Trolleys: Line Numbers, Live Times and Night Lines
Buses reach the neighbourhoods the metro misses. Here is how to read OASA line numbers, track buses live and get home after midnight.
Athens Tram Lines: Syntagma to the Coast, Voula and Piraeus
The tram is the cheap, slow way to the beaches and the waterfront. Here is how its two lines connect, how long trips take and when to use something faster.