Athens Airport Food, Restaurants & Lounges (2026)

Whether you have landed hungry or face a long wait before take-off, Athens International Airport (ATH) has solid options for eating, grabbing a coffee, or settling into a lounge. This 2026 guide covers where to eat in departures and arrivals, the airport lounges and how to get in, and a few tips for layovers and early flights.

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Where to Eat at Athens Airport: At a Glance
Restaurants & Cafés in Departures
Food on the Arrivals Level
Airport Lounges at Athens (ATH)
Eating on a Layover or Early Flight
Getting from Athens Airport to the City
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where to Eat at Athens Airport: At a Glance

Spot	What	Where
Eat Greek	Gyros, sandwiches, snacks	Departures
Gregory’s	Pies, salads, coffee	Departures & landside
Starbucks	Coffee & bakery	Non-Schengen Departures & Satellite
Everest Exclusive	Pizza, peinirli (veg/vegan)	Arrivals level
Goldair CIP / Aegean lounge	Buffet, drinks, WiFi	Airside, Main Terminal

Restaurants & Cafés in Departures

The departures level has the widest choice. Eat Greek is the local highlight — proper gyros, fresh sandwiches and snacks if you want a last taste of Greece before flying. Gregory’s is a reliable Greek chain for spinach pies, sandwiches, salads and good coffee, while Starbucks has branches at Non-Schengen Departures and in the Satellite Terminal. There are also bakeries, bars and quick-service counters spread across both the landside and airside areas.

Food on the Arrivals Level

Dining is more limited once you land. Everest Exclusive on the arrivals level does pizza slices and peinirli with vegetarian and vegan options — handy for a quick bite before you head into the city. If you just need a coffee and a snack while you sort out cash and a ride, the arrivals hall has you covered; for a proper meal, most travellers prefer to wait and eat in central Athens.

Airport Lounges at Athens (ATH)

Two main lounges sit airside in the Main Terminal. The Goldair CIP Lounge (level 1, opposite Gate A11, non-Schengen area) and the Aegean Business Lounge (after security, next to Gate A13) both offer hot and cold food, drinks including alcohol, fast WiFi and quiet seating. Access is included for business-class and eligible Star Alliance Gold passengers, or you can buy a single-visit pass at the door or via lounge-access apps and cards such as Priority Pass.

Eating on a Layover or Early Flight

With the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) now fully in place, the airport advises arriving at least 2.5 hours before departure, so build in time to eat before or after security rather than rushing. Most food outlets open early for the first wave of flights. For a longer layover, a lounge or the departures food court is the most comfortable place to wait.

Getting from Athens Airport to the City

Once you have eaten and you are ready to go, the easiest way into Athens after a flight is a fixed-price private transfer that meets you in the arrivals hall and tracks your flight. See our Athens airport taxi guide for every option and current prices, or our WiFi, ATMs & money guide to get online and cash-ready first.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there food in the Athens Airport arrivals hall?

Yes, but options are limited. Everest Exclusive on the arrivals level serves pizza and peinirli with vegetarian and vegan choices, plus there are coffee and snack counters. The widest choice is on the departures level.

Does Athens Airport have lounges, and how do I get in?

Yes — the Goldair CIP Lounge and the Aegean Business Lounge, both airside in the Main Terminal. Entry is included with business class or eligible frequent-flyer status, or you can buy a single-visit pass or use Priority Pass.

Can I get traditional Greek food at the airport?

Yes. Eat Greek in departures serves gyros and Greek sandwiches, and Gregory’s does traditional pies and salads — a good last taste of Greece before you fly.