Beautiful and confident, Paris invites guests to explore its art, history, cuisine and language.
Trains are 80% more expensive in Paris than in Athens.
The average meal is 30% more expensive in Paris than in Athens.
Taxis are 30% more expensive in Paris than in Athens.
Coffee is 13% more expensive in Paris than in Athens.
Athens, Greece's fascinating capital, is steeped in history and great culture. Its principal airport is Athens International Airport (AIA) or Eleftherios Venizelos, and capable of serving 18.1 million passengers annually. AIA hosts 67 scheduled airlines and 17 budget carriers which together operate flights to 118 destinations. On top of passenger operations, Athens Airport also handles a large volume of cargo. Some of the facilities at AIA include business lounges, banks, restaurants and shops. At the Main Terminal Building, a permanent exhibition of artifacts discovered in Mesogaia are on display. An exposition of cast copies of the Acropolis, Peplos Kore and the West Parthenon Frieze can also be found in the same area.
AIA is well-connected to the city centre using different modes of transport. From central Athens, you can take the train from the Central Railway Station to the airport. Buses also leave from Syntagma (X95), Piraeus (X96), Elliniko (X97) and Kifisou Avenue (X93) in the city to the airport. By Metro, the airport is accessible by taking Line 3 or the Aghia Marina to Athens International Airport route. If you are pressed for time to catch flights from Athens to Paris, you can take a taxi or book shuttle services. Hired vehicles are other ways to reach the airport.
Paris is a metropolis that never fails to captivate visitors with plenty of things to see and do. Renowned for its iconic landmarks, rich history and cultural heritage, the city offers something for every type of traveler, young or old. Visit the Louvre Museum or the Pompidou centre for amazing art and architecture. Explore fascinating neighborhoods or treat kids to a day in Disneyland. For a change, discover the city's café culture and relax outdoors while people-watching. At night, choose from a range of activities, from watching shows and performances to dancing till morning. Whether you fancy haute couture or haute cuisine, Paris is the place to go for unforgettable experiences.
Roissy Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Orly Airport are the two major transport hubs in the city. Both airports are well-served by public transportation. From CDG, you can use rail networks (RER B and SNCF Main Lines) to get to the centre of Paris. Several bus lines also go from Charles de Gaulle to the centre including Le Bus Direct Lines 2, 3 and 4, Roissybus, and Bus numbers 350 and 351. Taxis and rental cars are other means of reaching central Paris. From Orly Airport, you can use taxis, buses and trains to get to central Paris.