Athens International Airport Hotel and Parking Packages

Athens International Airport at Spata lies 33km east of the city centre, and the drive in from Athens or from the wider Attica region can be slow during rush hours. Parking at the airport is available but adds a daily cost to longer trips. Two hotels near the terminal offer park and fly packages: one is directly adjacent at 5-star level, and the other provides a mid-range shuttle option.

How it works

Book your hotel and parking package on Aerfortel. Drive to the hotel the evening before your flight, park in the hotel car park, and check in. The Sofitel is directly beside the terminal. The Wyndham uses a shuttle. On departure morning, transfer to the terminal, which handles all Athens departures from a single building. On return, reverse the process from arrivals.

Hotels with park and fly at Athens International Airport

Sofitel Athens Airport

At just 0.1km from the terminal and directly connected, the Sofitel Athens Airport is one of the best-positioned airport hotels in southern Europe. Five stars, and it earns the rating: large rooms, a full-service spa, a pool, two restaurants, and the kind of attentive service that Sofitel is known for. No shuttle is needed. You walk from the hotel into departures in minutes. For business travellers or for a genuinely comfortable night before a long-haul flight from Athens, this is exceptional.

Wyndham Athens Residence

Two kilometres from the terminal with a shuttle, the Wyndham Athens Residence offers 3-star accommodation at mid-range pricing. A practical choice for travellers who want decent quality without the Sofitel’s premium rate. The Wyndham brand manages this property competently, and the shuttle covers the distance reliably. For leisure travellers and families keeping costs in check, this is the accessible option at Athens Airport.

Comparison

Frequently asked questions

Is it easier to drive to Athens Airport than to take the Metro?

Athens Airport is served by the Metro Line 3, which connects to the city centre in about 40 minutes. For travellers already in Athens, the Metro is fast and avoids parking costs entirely. But for those driving in from outside the city, from the Peloponnese, central Greece, or the wider Attica region, driving to a park and fly hotel is the more practical arrangement.

How does the Sofitel compare to other Greek airport hotels?

The Sofitel Athens Airport is one of the few 5-star airport hotels in Greece and one of the best airport hotels in the country by any measure. It functions as a full resort hotel, not merely a transit stop. The price reflects this, but for one night before a significant trip it represents strong value relative to equivalently rated Athens city hotels.

Is park and fly competitive with official Athens Airport parking?

Athens International Airport offers multi-storey and open-air parking at various rates. For trips of five or more days, the Wyndham park and fly package typically competes well once the room is factored in. The Sofitel package costs more, but the accommodation quality justifies it for those prioritising comfort.

Do Athens airport hotels run early morning shuttles?

The Wyndham runs its shuttle from early morning to cover departures across the day. The Sofitel requires no shuttle given its direct terminal connection. Confirm shuttle times with the Wyndham when checking in if your flight departs before 7am.