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Athens Airport Taxi Fare 2026: €50 Day, €65 Night (New Fixed Price)

How much a taxi from Athens airport to the city centre costs in 2026: the new fixed fares of €50 by day and €65 at night, what's included, Piraeus, and cheaper metro and bus options.

By the iLoveGreece editorial team · Last reviewed 2026-10 · 2 sources listed below

Quick answer

A taxi from Athens airport to the city centre costs a fixed €50 from 05:00 to midnight and €65 from midnight to 05:00. The fares went up from €40 and €55 in September 2026 and include tolls, luggage and surcharges, per car for up to four passengers. The ride takes about 30–45 minutes. Cheaper options are metro line 3 (€9, about 40 minutes) and the 24-hour X95 bus (€5.50).

Taxi fares at a glance

Athens airport ↔ city centre (inside the ring road), fixed fares
	Day (05:00–24:00)	Night (00:00–05:00)
Fixed fare since September 2026	€50	€65
Previous fixed fare	€40	€55
Included	Tolls, luggage, airport surcharge	Tolls, luggage, airport surcharge

What the fixed fare covers

It is per taxi, not per person, for up to four passengers.
It applies to addresses inside Athens's inner ring (the centre, Plaka, Koukaki, Syntagma, Monastiraki and most hotels).
Outside the ring, including Piraeus port, the meter runs; agree on an estimate before you set off.
Some websites, including older airport pages, still show €40 and €55. The higher fares apply now.

Cheaper ways into Athens

From the arrivals hall
Option	Price	Time	Runs
Metro line 3 (blue)	€9	About 40 min to Syntagma	Roughly 06:30–23:30
X95 bus to Syntagma	€5.50	45–75 min, traffic dependent	24 hours
X96 bus to Piraeus port	€5.50	About 60–90 min	24 hours
Taxi	€50 day / €65 night	30–45 min	24 hours

Tips to avoid problems

Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals; ignore anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.
Taxis must accept cards. Say you'll pay by card before you get in.
Ask for a receipt: drivers must give one.
Uber in Athens sends a licensed yellow taxi at the same official fare.

Thessaloniki airport too

Thessaloniki's fixed fare to the centre went up at the same time: from €25 to €28 by day and from €35 to €38 at night.

FAQ

How much is a taxi from Athens airport to the centre?

€50 from 05:00 to midnight and €65 from midnight to 05:00 (fixed fares since September 2026), including tolls and luggage.

Is the Athens airport taxi fare per person?

No, it's per taxi, for up to four passengers.

How much is a taxi from Athens airport to Piraeus?

Piraeus is outside the fixed-fare zone, so the meter runs. The X96 bus (€5.50, 24 hours) goes straight to the port.

What's the cheapest way from Athens airport to the city?

The X95 bus to Syntagma for €5.50, running 24 hours. The metro costs €9 and is quicker in traffic.

Can I pay for an Athens taxi by card?

Yes, taxis are required to accept cards. Tell the driver before you set off.

Athens airport: all options →Airport to Piraeus →Taxis in Greece →Athens metro →

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Updated 2026-10. General planning guidance. Check with operators and local authorities.