This Athens International Airport replaced an airport of the same name in 2001. Located between Koropi, Markopoulo and Loutsa, the Athens International Airport has two terminals. The two terminals are the main terminal and the satellite terminal. Travelers can get to the satellite terminal by a tunnel in the main terminal. Travelers can find the check-in desks for all airlines in the main terminal. In addition to the airport's two terminals, there are only two runways that are two and half miles long.
The Athens International Airport was designed to allow for continuous upgrades in the coming years, as they expect an increase in business in the future. The Athens International Airport was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency for landings and take-offs. This airport was also named one of the busiest in Europe.
Travelers can get to and from the Athens International Airport by free shuttle service. This free shuttle service will take travelers to the terminal and it will also take travelers to their hotels or homes. There is also a valet service at departures, at the main terminal. The airport features all open parking lots, with a more private and closed-in parking lot expected in the future. The airport makes traveling to and from the airport easier with a train station adjacent to the terminal. The train station can be accessed by a walkway located in the terminal. The train station at the airport is connected to one of the city 's main stations, the Athens Central Station. There are also buses that can take travelers to and from the Athens International Airport.
