Official Taxi
€40 flat rate day / €55 night to Syntagma (city centre)
30-45 min
Yellow taxis (Athens Prefecture-licensed)
Uber
Uber operates via TAXI in Athens — same as regular taxi + booking fee
Uber in Athens = Uber Taxi (dispatched from existing taxi fleet)
Cheapest way
Metro Line 3 to Monastiraki €10 — 40 min direct. Express bus X95 to Syntagma €6 — 60 min.
Where to catch an official taxi
Arrivals level — follow "Taxi" signs to yellow-taxi rank
How to avoid taxi scams at Athens International
- €40 flat rate day / €55 night is LAW to city centre. Any driver charging more is scamming.
- Only use yellow taxis at official rank. Others are unlicensed.
- Common scam: driver claims meter is broken. Refuse ride.
- Driver may claim "extra bag fee" — max €0.40 per bag over 10kg.
Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.
Getting out of Athens (ATH)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
Check transfer pricesRenting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.Currency
EUR
English-friendly
Medium
Tipping
Round up to nearest euro — 5-10% for good service.