How far is Athens Airport from Kolonaki?

Athens Airport is approximately 33 km from Kolonaki by road. A taxi takes 40 – 55 minutes; the metro to Evangelismos station takes around 55 – 65 minutes.

Which metro station is closest to Kolonaki?

Evangelismos station on Metro Line 3 (Blue Line) is the closest metro stop to Kolonaki. From Athens Airport, take Line 3 directly to Evangelismos — no changes required.

Kolonaki main avenue with cafes and boutiques Athens Greece

Athens Airport to Kolonaki 2026: Transfers & Neighbourhood Guide

Getting from Athens Airport to Kolonaki takes around 45 – 55 minutes by taxi or 60 – 70 minutes by metro. Kolonaki is Athens' most upscale neighbourhood — home to designer boutiques, excellent restaurants, the Benaki Museum and the cable car up Lycabettus Hill. This guide covers every way to reach it from the airport and what to do once you arrive.

📋 In this guide

How to Get from Athens Airport to Kolonaki
What to Do in Kolonaki
Where to Stay in Kolonaki
Practical Tips
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Get from Athens Airport to Kolonaki

Option	Cost	Time	Notes
Taxi / Private Transfer	€38 – €50	40 – 55 min	Door to door; best with luggage
Metro (Line 3 to Syntagma + walk)	€10	60 – 70 min	Kolonaki is a 12-min walk from Syntagma
Metro to Evangelismos station	€10	55 – 65 min	Closest metro to central Kolonaki

Option 1: Taxi or Private Transfer

Nikos Alexiou

Athens Transport Writer & Travel Expert

Nikos Alexiou has spent more than 20 years navigating Athens — first as a licensed taxi driver working the airport run, then as a transport consultant helping hotels and travel agencies sort out their ground logistics. He knows the Attiki Odos at 3am, the taxi queue on a August Saturday, and exactly which lane to take at Spata to avoid the bottleneck. Born and raised in Kypseli, he now lives in Glyfada with his wife and two daughters. On weekends you'll find him at a Olympiacos match or arguing about the best souvlaki in Piraeus. He personally tests every route and service he recommends on this site — if it's on here, he's used it.