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Parking Athens Airport (ATH)

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.

Official

Official Car Parks

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 parkTypeRateNotes
Short Term 2 (P2)Short stayfrom EUR 4/h1-minute walk from the Main Terminal
Long Term (P3)Long stayfrom EUR 12/day5,800+ spaces, 5-minute walk or free shuttle
Long Term ValueLong stayfrom EUR 8/dayIntermediate rate, online booking only
Economy Parking (P4)2+ day staysfrom EUR 5/dayThe cheapest option, online only, free 8-10 min shuttle
Valet ParkingPremiumon requestDepartures level, hand your car to staff
Tip: for stays of 2 days or more, the cheapest option is Economy Parking (P4) at EUR 5/day, available only with advance online booking.
Private

Private Car Parks Near the Airport

Lower-cost alternatives with a free shuttle to the terminal.

U-Save Parking Athens

★ 4,5 from €4/daySpata, free 24-hour shuttle

Lotus Parking Athens

★ 4,4 from €5/daySpata, video surveillance

Athens FastPark Meet & Greet

★ 4,6 from €6/day5 minutes from the terminal, shuttle

Park Smart Athens

★ 4,3 from €4,50/daySpata, 24-hour shuttle

Easy Park ATH

★ 4,2 from €5/dayMarkopoulo, video surveillance

ParkVia Athens Airport

★ 4,4 from €4/dayMulti-car-park comparison broker

SkyPark Athens

★ 4,3 from €5/daySpata, covered garage

GreenWay Parking ATH

★ 4,1 from €4/dayKoropi, eco-friendly

VIP Valet Athens Airport

★ 4,6 from €8/dayDepartures level, hand-delivery valet

Attiki Express Parking

★ 4,2 from €4,50/daySpata, express check-in

What the Car Parks Offer

Most official and private car parks share these core services.

Which Car Park for a Quick Drop-off (under 15 minutes)

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.

Which Car Park for a Short Stay

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.

Which Car Park for a Weekend (1-3 days)

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.

Which Car Park for a Long Stay

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.

Parking Questions

Which is the cheapest airport parking?

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.

How much does short parking cost?

Short Term 2 (P2) charges from EUR 4/hour, with the first few minutes often free for a quick pick-up or drop-off.

Do I need to book online?

Short Term needs no booking. Long Term Value and Economy Parking are available only with an advance online reservation.

Is there a free shuttle?

Yes, both official Long Term and Economy, and most private car parks, offer a free shuttle to the terminal every 8-10 minutes.

What is Valet Parking?

It is a premium service at the departures level where you hand your car to staff, with an optional car wash.

Can I park for two weeks?

Yes, Long Term and Economy Parking comfortably accept multi-week stays. For 14 days in Economy, the cost is around EUR 70.

Are private car parks secure?

Most are fenced, monitored by video surveillance and staffed 24 hours, with ratings above 4 stars from users.

What if my flight is delayed?

Most car parks, official and private, track your arrival time and don't charge extra for reasonable flight delays.