Search Flights from Athens to Lahore

Greece's capital, Athens, is one of the cities that has effected today's world with its history and culture. With this attribute, it hosts millions of tourists from around the world. Athens' only airport, Elefterios Venizelos International Airport, however, is an important airport to which 15 million of people who visit the city arrive through. 

For transportation here, you can get on the bus number 732 from the Sintagma and Omonoia squares in the city center of Athens, getting off on the third stop, Evangelimos Hospital stop and changing on to bus number X95, arriving at the airport after about an hour-long trip. X96, however, provides transportation to the Pire Port and from Pire, to the airport. 

Rail System

Passing through Monastiraki and Sintagma, located in the city center, the M3 line takes you directly to the Airport. However, from the Omonoia Square you can get on the M1 line to get to Monastiraki switching to line M2 which will get you to Sintagma from where you can get on a bus to the airport. 

The M3 line also can get you to important places like the Benaki museum, Athens Academy and Athens Concert hall.

Private Vehicle

Athens, unlike western European cities, does not have orderly streets and boulevards. Because of this, your chance of getting lost is very high.Attiki Road will get you to the A64 which takes you to the Airport. You can get to the Airport via private vehicle in 30 to 40 minutes and park it in the 1360 capacity parking lot.

Airport Information

Hosting more than 15 million visitors annually, the airport offers its passengers and their close ones places to spend their time  fruitfully. With health and maintenance facilities located within the airport, there is also a small archaeological and Acropolis exhibition.

There are also galleries where temporary exhibitions take place in the Airport. It is rich in terms of eating, drinking and shopping. There is a large Duty Free in the airport where you can find everything related to the Mediterranean culture and cuisine.

The most practical way of travelling to Lahore city center from Allama Iqbal International Airport is getting on a taxi. Renting a car is also among the options but you should keep in mind that traffic can be very heavy in the city. If you prefer a more budget-friendly means of transportation, you can get on one of the buses going to the city center. You shouldn’t forget that there are separate seats for women in the buses.

Car Rental

It is possible to rent a car at Allama Iqbal International Airport. Keep in mind that the traffic in Lahore can be very heavy, and most of the drivers don’t obey traffic rules. For this reason, foreigners aren’t generally advised to rent a car. If you have enough budget, rent a car with a driver. You can reach the city center from Allama Iqbal International Airport by driving westward on Aziz Bhatti, Canal Bank or Zarrar Shaheed Road.

Taxi

At the airport, two different taxi companies offer service for 24 hours. It is possible to reach Lahore city center by taxi in about 20 minutes. However, keep in mind that the traffic can be very intense in Lahore. Before getting on the taxi, make sure to agree on the fare by specifying your destination. Travelling to the city center from the airport generally costs about 600-700 Pakistani Rupee. For this reason, if the driver demands more amount, find another taxi.

Bus

You can reach the city center in an affordable way by using the bus routes B-08 and B-28 departing from the airport. The bus route B-08 goes to the main train station and main bus station. You can get information about the bus route that is the most suitable for you by visiting the information desk located at the arriving passenger terminal.