Athens Airport (ATH) → Glyfada transfer
From Athens Airport to Glyfada it is 27 km, a drive of about 39–49 minutes. A private car usually costs around €50–60 and a minivan around €65–85; you see the exact price before booking.
- From
- Athens Airport (ATH)
- To
- Glyfada
- Distance
- 27 km
- Typical drive
- 39–49 min
Glyfada is the best-known suburb of the Athens Riviera, on the Saronic Gulf south of the city. It mixes beaches, marinas, a golf course and busy shopping streets, and suits travellers who want the sea and the city in one stay.
Crossing Attica to the Saronic coast
The airport is in the east of Attica and Glyfada on the west coast, so the car crosses the peninsula. One common way is the Attiki Odos and then Vouliagmenis Avenue down to the coast. Another runs through Koropi and Vari and reaches Glyfada from the south along the coastal road.
The driver picks the better option for the time of day. On summer evenings and weekends, the coastal avenues fill with local traffic heading to beach clubs and restaurants.
Where you might stay in Glyfada
Hotels range from city-style properties near the shopping streets to beachfront hotels along the coastal avenue, and there are many apartments in the residential streets. Next door, the former Hellinikon airport site is being redeveloped as a large new district.
Golfers come for the Glyfada golf course, one of the few in the Athens area. Declare golf bags at booking so a vehicle with enough space is sent. Shops and cafés cluster around the town centre, a short walk from many hotels, while some beach hotels sit further along the coast towards Voula.
Who chooses Glyfada
- Beach and city
- The tram and buses connect Glyfada with central Athens, so beach days and sightseeing combine easily.
- Business travellers
- Southern Athens has offices and conference venues, and Glyfada hotels are a practical base.
- Families
- Organised beaches and wide promenades suit children. Child seats can be requested when booking.
- Evening arrivals
- Glyfada stays lively late into the evening, so a late landing still leaves time for dinner near the hotel.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glyfada closer to the airport than the city centre?
Slightly, at 27 km instead of 35 km, but the drive time is similar because the route crosses the busy southern suburbs.
Can I continue to Vouliagmeni or Varkiza?
Yes, both lie further along the same coast. Enter your exact hotel address when booking to see the price for that destination.
Can you take golf clubs?
Yes, but declare the golf bags when booking so the provider sends a vehicle with enough room.
Does the driver come into the hotel?
The driver takes you to the hotel entrance or the nearest point a car can reach.
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