In 1997 started the construction of the airport Eleutherios Venizelos. In May 2001 the grand airport was inaugurated, the second bigger airport in Europe and 5th in the world range. It is a new and highly advanced airport located 27 km south eastern of Athens and can be rapidly accessed via a six-lane motorway and public transport - express airport bus on a 24 h basis - from Athens center and the port of Piraeus. Parking facilities in the new Athens international airport have been designed to meet your needs both in terms of quality as well as quantity.

There is a wide range of services and facilities available, not only for travelers, but also for visitors. Car rental services and travel agencies remain at your disposal along with the finest banking system of ATM's, currency exchange system and business center with all the most sophisticated technology provided. In the airport you are welcomed to discover a unique shopping world with facilities ranging from all kinds of accessories, toys, food, clothing, jewelers of the finest brands to a wide range of electronics and the best sellers for last minute shopping.

All airport facilities have been planned to serve people with any type and degree of disability as well as older people and families with children. There is everywhere special parking and elevators and ramps along with special vehicles. Above all maximum security has been the main concern. On land or in air, the airport is providing advanced security systems, always one step ahead to secure human safety.