Athens Airport to Piraeus Port Transfer Service

About Piraeus Port

Piraeus Port is the primary departure point for Greek island ferries and one of the world's busiest passenger ports. The port handles thousands of ferry sailings weekly serving all major Greek island groups: the Cyclades (Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Ios), the Dodecanese (Rhodes, Kos, Patmos), the Northeastern Aegean islands, Crete, and the Saronic Gulf islands. For visitors arriving at Athens Airport heading to the islands, the 49km transfer to Piraeus is a critical connection that determines whether they catch their intended sailing.

The port terminal layout extends over several kilometers with multiple gates: E1-E2 for Saronic islands, E3-E5 for Cyclades, E6-E8 for Crete and eastern Aegean islands, E9 for large car ferries. Passengers must identify their specific gate well in advance, as the distances between gates with heavy luggage are significant. Ferries typically require check-in 30-60 minutes before departure, and Greek ferry companies do not hold vessels for late passengers. Summer peak season brings extremely busy conditions with ferries often fully booked requiring advance reservations.

The competitive metro connection (Line 3 to Syntagma, transfer to Line 1, total 1h15+) drops passengers at Piraeus Metro station which requires further 500m-1km navigation to the ferry gates. Private transfer provides direct delivery to the correct gate within 52 minutes, with the driver confirming gate assignments and assisting with luggage — essential when connecting from a long-haul flight to a tight ferry schedule.