fantastic new airport (Athens International Airport (ATH))

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Product:	Athens International Airport (ATH)
Date:	23/03/02 (417 review reads)
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Advantages: services, shopping-dining, trasportation

Disadvantages: none, none, none

Hey guys ive been there and its really a super airport. Here some informations:

Located 27km northeastern of Athens, the new Athens International Airport, is accessible via Attiki Odos, a six-lane motorway constituting the Athens City Ring Road. Public transport is provided by express airport bus connections with Athens center and the port of Piraeus on a 24 h basis, ensuring efficient transport of air travelers and facilitating linkage to key tourist attractions.

Future developments such as the Suburban Rail, to be completed in 2003, in combination with the existing sections and the extensions under construction of the Attica Metro network will further improve airport access and enhance intermodality.

The Airport provides 4.700 spaces for short and long term Parking. They are situated in front of the Main Terminal Building and across the Attica Highway.

The parking facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art Pay on Foot Machines for easy and quick payment. There is also a Cashier Booth in every parking area that operates 24 hrs a day. Electronic message screens, provide continuous information on parking vacancy.

Particular attention has been given for passengers with special needs, for which adequate parking facilities are provided in front of the Main Terminal Building.

If you are planning to park for up to 4 Hours, you should park at lots P1 and P2 , right outside the Arrivals level.

The total charge is ?2,90 or 1000 drs. for the 1st hour and ?2,1 or 700 drs. for any additional hour. For parking over 24 hours the additional surcharge will be ?25,50-8,700drs.

If you are planning to park for a longer period than 4 hours or for a couple of days then you should park at lot P3 Across the Attica highway. Ohe Shuttle Bus with regular pick-ups at 6 Bus Stops takes you to the Departure level in 5 approximately minutes Alternatively you could use the pedestrian bridge that takes you to / from P3
in approximately 10 minutes.The daily charge is ?10 or 3.400 drs.

The Airport provides all services then somone will need: it&telecomms,travel agencies, car rental, banks & atm's, currency exchange & aem's,
post office & courier services,
business center, conference facilities,
business class lounge, hotel,
baggage services

The 6 Car Rental companies can provide you with cars that can satisfy any of your needs. You may choose from small, big, luxury or 4x4 cars..

Hertz Tel.
Tel. +30(10) 3534900

National Car Rental / Alamo
Tel. +30(10) 3533323-4 & 3533354

Sixt
Tel. +30(10) 3530576 & 3530556

Europcar
Tel. +30(10) 3530580 & 3533321

Avis
Tel. +30(10) 3530578-9 & 3531432

Budget
Tel. +30(10) 3530553-5

Shopping:

Metropolis: CD's, tapes and records of Greek and international music, as well as DVDs and videotapes.

Optical Papadiamandopoulos: The finest brands of sunglasses,optical goods and a large variety of Swatch and Flick Flack

Reebok: Full range of Reebok athletic gear and accessories for men, women and children.

The Cartoon Store: Toys, clothing, accessories, creative stationery, and gifts for kids featuring their favourite cartoon heroes such as those of Disney, Warner Bros etc.

Toiletries: Cosmetics and toiletries, as well as a dedicated Body Shop corner.

Presspoint: Greek and foreign magazines and newspapers, tobacco, stationary, travel guides, books, films, sweets etc.

Bag Stories: Hand bags, briefcases, suitcases, and famous travel brands such as: Delsey, Kippling, Samsonite, Diesel, Spalding, Bridse, Lamarthe, Tumi, The Sak, Cerruti 1881, Mandarina Duck, Boblebee, Brick's.

The Olympic Store: Exciting retail offer features tailor-made merchandise to promote the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, from pins to sports and homewear, cups or fun gad
gets.

Tie Rack: A large collection of accessories for both men and women, such as ties, scarves, belts, pashminas.

Bulgari: Exclusive Bulgari store.

Hermes: The first Hermes boutique to be established in Greece, featuring "carres" (silk scarves) and ties, watches and perfumes, accessories and small leather goods.

Eletheroudakis Bookstore: Greek and international bookstore, including magazines and newspapers.

Time Out Watches: A wide range of watches from famous Swiss and international manufactures: Chopard, Frank Muller, Tag Heuer, Baume & Mercier, Reymond Weil, Ebel.

Bally: Collection of leather goods and accessories for men and women.

Germanos: A wide range of electronics: mobile phones, IT and multimedia products, internet batteries and consumables.

Confectionery: World famous chocolates, such as: Leonidas, Godiva, Cadbury's and Toblerone.

Pharmacy

The Flowers Club: Fresh and dried flower

Dining:

McDonalds

"Food Village": Check-out the variety of flavours at the seven food "hubs" of Louis Catering:
Enjoy freshy baked pizza, prepared "live", and other authentic Italian dishes at the Sbarro stand.
Grab a sandwich, a hot dog or a light snack at Louis Express.
Savour Greek traditional dishes such as moustaka, souvlaki and Cypriot seftalia at the Greek Gourmet stand.
Make your own salad combining our fresh ingredients at the Salad Buffet.
Stick to your diet at the Health shelf serving juices, fruits and cereals with yogurt and honey.
Indulge yourself at the Patisserie with local and international desserts from traditional baklava to New York cheesecake.
Relax drinking a light refreshment or a cocktail at the Bar.

Grigoris: Discover the taste of Greek traditional pastery snacks. Ask for your favourite sandwich or fill a baguette with your combination of our fresh in
gredients. Enjoy a chocolate donut with your favourite choice of coffee or soft drink.

Islands: Just before boarding, enjoy an 'Illy' espresso, a delicious "Dodoni" ice cream or the Italian snack "Rustichella" with ham and smoked cheese, washed down with a cold glass of draft Heineken.

Time Cafe: Discover the unique ambience of the Time Cafe with the huge globe in its ceiling. Taste a sandwich with mozarella-prosciutto, a glass of Heineken or an espresso "freddo" with a scoop of "Dodoni" vanilla ice cream.

Kafenio: You are at the Meeting Point of Arrivals and you are waiting to welcome your friends and loved ones. Enjoy a tranditional Greek coffe or a wide range of international coffees, freshly sqeezed juices and light snacks.

McCafe: Have a break from your Duty Free shopping and relax with a snack, a drink or a dessert.

Airlines Operating from Athens International Airport

9U AIR MOLDOVA
A3 AEGEAN AIRLINES
AB AIR BERLIN
AF AIR FRANCE
AY FINNAIR
AZ ALITALIA
BA BRITISH AIRWAYS
CY CYPRUS AIRWAYS
DL DELTA
DM MAERSK AIR
E8 ALPI EAGLES
EK EMIRATES
ET ETHIOPIAN
GF GULF AIR
HF HAPAG LLOYD
HY UZBEKISTAN AIR
IB IBERIA
JU JAT
KL KLM
KM AIR MALTA
KU KUWAIT AIRLINES
LH LUFTHANSA
LH LUFTHANSA CARGO
LO LOT POLISH AIRLINES
LT LTU INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES
LX CROSSAIR
LYEL AL
LZ BALKAN BULGARIAN
MA MALEV
ME MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES
MS EGYPT AIR
OA OLYMPIC AIRWAYS
OS AUSTRIAN AIRLINES
PK PAKISTAN
R3 ARMENIAN AIRLINES
RB SYRIANAIR
RJ ROYAL JORDAN AIRLINES
RO TAROM
SN SABENA
SQ SINGAPORE
SR SWISSAIR
SU AEROFLOT
SV SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES
TK TURKISH
TU TUNIS AIR
U2 EASYJET
VS VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRLINES
VV AEROSVIT AIRLINES
X5 CRONUS AIRLINES
ZY ADA-AIR

Informations from w
ww.aia.gr

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