Athens

• Follow signs to passport control immediately on landing
• Have onward boarding pass and hotel/address ready for questions
• Automated eGate passport systems at both Schengen and non-Schengen arrivals for eligible nationalities (including UK, US, Canada, Japan, Australia). Non-Schengen queues spike with morning Gulf and Asian carrier arrivals.

Metro Line 3 (Blue) runs from ATH arrivals to Syntagma Square in 40 min (€9, every 30 min, 5:30am to 11:30pm). Express Bus X95 runs 24/7 to Syntagma for €6 in 60 to 90 min. Suburban Rail connects to Larissis station for onward rail.

• Leave enough buffer - trains run to a schedule and can be delayed
• Buy your return ticket in advance if possible
• Set an alarm 60 min before your departure gate closes

• Re-entry security at ATH typically takes 10-20 min
• Check your gate - it may have changed while you were out
• Liquids bought in the city cannot pass security - finish or bin them