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The airport offers five types of official parking, from a few minutes' stop to low-cost multi-day parking, plus private car parks with a free shuttle.
Five parking types are managed by Athens International Airport S.A., from stopping right by the terminal to budget options for a multi-day stay.
| Car park | Type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Term 2 (P2) | Short stay | from EUR 4/h | 1-minute walk from the Main Terminal |
| Long Term (P3) | Long stay | from EUR 12/day | 5,800+ spaces, 5-minute walk or free shuttle |
| Long Term Value | Long stay | from EUR 8/day | Intermediate rate, online booking only |
| Economy Parking (P4) | 2+ day stays | from EUR 5/day | The cheapest option, online only, free 8-10 min shuttle |
| Valet Parking | Premium | on request | Departures level, hand your car to staff |
Lower-cost alternatives with a free shuttle to the terminal.
Most official and private car parks share these core services.
To drop off or pick up a passenger quickly, Short Term 2 (P2) has the first few minutes free, ideal when you don't need to actually park.
For parking a few hours or a quick pick-up or drop-off, Short Term 2 (P2) is the best option: a 1-minute walk from the terminal, charged from EUR 4 per hour.
For a short 1-3 day trip, Long Term Value at EUR 8/day balances cost and distance from the terminal best, with a free shuttle if needed.
For stays over 2 days, Economy Parking at EUR 5/day offers the best value. If you prefer a taxi or a rental car instead of your own vehicle, you avoid parking costs altogether.
Economy Parking (P4) at EUR 5/day is the cheapest official option, available only with online booking. Private car parks such as ParkVia also start from EUR 4/day.
Short Term 2 (P2) charges from EUR 4/hour, with the first few minutes often free for a quick pick-up or drop-off.
Short Term needs no booking. Long Term Value and Economy Parking are available only with an advance online reservation.
Yes, both official Long Term and Economy, and most private car parks, offer a free shuttle to the terminal every 8-10 minutes.
It is a premium service at the departures level where you hand your car to staff, with an optional car wash.
Yes, Long Term and Economy Parking comfortably accept multi-week stays. For 14 days in Economy, the cost is around EUR 70.
Most are fenced, monitored by video surveillance and staffed 24 hours, with ratings above 4 stars from users.
Most car parks, official and private, track your arrival time and don't charge extra for reasonable flight delays.