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ATH Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (IATA: ATH, ICAO:LGAV) is located in the the city of Athens, Greece. It is the primary international airport serving Athens and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+302103530000

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IATA Code

ATH

ICAO Code

LGAV

Name

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Greece (GR)

City

Athens

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+302103530000

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Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) Overview

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is Greece’s principal international gateway, serving Athens and the wider Attica region. Opened in 2001, it replaced Ellinikon International Airport and functions as a major passenger and belly-cargo hub for southeastern Europe. The airport is the main base of Aegean Airlines and operates a main terminal together with a satellite terminal connected through the airport complex. For international freight, our platform treats Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport as a strategically positioned entry point for Greece, the Aegean region and selected onward connections, while confirming aircraft routing, handling acceptance and customs arrangements for each shipment before booking.

IATA / ICAO	ATH / LGAV
Airport name	Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
Country / city	Greece / Athens
Airport profile	International passenger hub with scheduled belly-cargo and cargo-forwarding activity
Airport telephone	+30 210 353 0000

Key Highlights for Air Freight Planning

International gatewayUseful for shipments originating in or destined for Greece, particularly the Attica commercial area.

Passenger-hub connectivityMany freight movements may depend on available belly capacity and the confirmed routing of passenger aircraft.

Regional accessThe airport can support Greece-focused distribution and selected southeastern European or island destinations through onward arrangements.

Terminal configurationMain and satellite terminal operations make the confirmed handling point and collection instructions important for time-critical cargo.

Compliance-sensitive gatewayCustoms status, security screening, commodity controls and airline acceptance should be checked before cargo delivery.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team coordinates with the appointed airline, ground handler, customs broker and consignee rather than assuming that every facility or special product is available for every flight. Facility access and acceptance windows can vary by carrier, commodity and shipment status.

Air cargo acceptance: General cargo is normally tendered through the airline or its appointed ground-handling channel after booking confirmation, document review and security requirements are satisfied.
Customs-controlled handling: Import, export and transit cargo may require customs-supervised movement, broker instructions and correctly matched master and house documentation.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: For pharmaceuticals, perishables and other controlled products, our team requests confirmation of available cool-chain handling, handover limits and acceptable packaging before uplift.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline’s current approval, packing instruction, labels, declaration, quantity limits and handling capability; airport availability alone does not guarantee carriage.
Special cargo: Live animals, valuables, human remains, oversized pieces and other restricted commodities require advance pre-alert, carrier approval and shipment-specific handling instructions.

Routes & Transit-Time Considerations

European connections: Athens is commonly evaluated for direct or connecting movements within Europe, subject to the selected carrier’s network, available capacity and seasonal schedule.
Long-haul cargo: Shipments to North America, the Middle East, Asia or other regions may move on a direct passenger service where available or through an approved European or regional hub.
Greek islands and regional points: Onward movement may involve a separate domestic air leg, road feeder service or ferry-linked arrangement; the final routing must be confirmed against piece dimensions and delivery requirements.
Timing variables: Actual transit depends on booking confirmation, flight frequency, connection protection, customs release, security screening, weekends, public holidays and special-cargo acceptance.

Our platform provides a shipment-specific routing and estimated transit assessment only after origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, weight and required delivery date are available.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchmentAttica and the Athens metropolitan area form the principal import, export and distribution base.

Island and regional supplyUrgent replenishment for islands and remote Greek destinations may require coordinated air, road or sea onward transport.

Typical commercial cargoElectronics, machinery parts, garments, samples, e-commerce parcels and time-sensitive industrial materials are commonly assessed for air freight suitability.

Perishables and food productsFresh produce, seafood, flowers and other perishables require confirmed temperature procedures, packaging and customs timing.

Healthcare shipmentsPharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical devices require product-specific documentation and pre-arranged temperature or security controls where applicable.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off is flight- and handler-specific. Our service team obtains the applicable acceptance deadline and builds in time for screening, weighing, document checks and delivery to the correct facility.
Accurate declaration: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, origin information, customs instructions and any required licenses must be consistent. Vague descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” can trigger delays.
Restricted and dangerous goods: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, biological materials, medicines and dual-use products require commodity screening before quotation. Shipper’s Declaration, SDS, permits or other evidence may be required.
Import release and collection: The consignee or broker should be ready with tax, customs and delivery instructions. Release timing can change if customs selects the shipment for examination or requests additional evidence.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, HS information, pieces, dimensions, gross weight and commodity description before requesting a firm routing.
For perishables, pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive freight, state the required temperature range, packaging type, monitoring method and maximum transit exposure in advance.
Book dangerous goods, live animals, oversized cargo and high-value shipments early enough for carrier pre-approval; do not deliver cargo before written acceptance instructions are issued.
Compare direct uplift with a protected connection or road-feeder alternative. Our team will assess connection risk, customs status, handling points and final-delivery requirements rather than selecting solely on price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport handle international export cargo?
Yes, international export movements can be arranged through participating airlines and their appointed cargo handlers, subject to route availability, security, customs and airline acceptance. Our platform verifies the operational channel before confirming the booking.

Can our shipment be delivered directly to the terminal?
Not automatically. The correct delivery point, booking reference, acceptance window, vehicle access requirements and documentation must be confirmed with the appointed handler before truck dispatch.

How long does cargo take through Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport?
There is no universal transit time. Flight availability, connection routing, customs release, screening, commodity restrictions and destination handling all affect the result. Our team issues an estimate based on the actual shipment profile.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods quotation?
Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class or division, packing group where applicable, net and gross quantities, package type, SDS and Shipper’s Declaration status. The airline must approve the shipment before acceptance.

Is a temperature-controlled service guaranteed for medical cargo?
No service should be assumed from the airport name alone. Our team confirms carrier acceptance, handler capability, packaging, temperature range, transfer exposure and delivery arrangements for each booking.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, name, location and operational description are based on the supplied airport record. Supplementary operational guidance is presented as shipment-planning practice and is subject to current airline, handler, customs and airport confirmation.

Airport operator and passenger-terminal information: aia.gr
International airline and air-cargo standards reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int
European Union customs and regulatory framework: taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu

Schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, facility access, customs procedures, fees and special-cargo capabilities are changeable. Our service team verifies these items against the live booking and the responsible authorities before execution.