Sleeping in Airports

Athens Airport Lounges

Looking for a place to relax and unwind away from all the hustle and bustle of the airport?  Check out the lounges at Athens Airport (ATH).

Airline Lounges

Aegean Airlines and Lufthansa have lounges at Athens Airport. Contact your airline to find out if your ticket grants you free access.

Aegean Business Lounge (Non-Schengen)
Location: Non-Schengen, Airside, Departure Area A, before the central square, 3rd floor on the right.
Hours: 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Lounge Access:

  • Aegean Pass
  • International First or Business Class on a Star Alliance member airline-operated flight
  • Star Alliance Gold elite status
  • United Club and Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members
  • Day Passes are available for $38 with a same-day boarding pass.
Aegean Business Lounge (Schengen)
Location: Shengen Area, Airside, Departure Area B, Level 1, opposite Gate B13.
Hours: 24 hours daily.
Lounge Access:

  • Priority Pass and Lounge Key members
  • Day Pass are available for $31 with a same-day boarding pass.
Lufthansa Senator Lounge
Location: Schengen Area, Airside, Departure Area B, opposite Gate B12.
Hours: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Lounge Access:

  • Lufthansa, SWISS and Star Alliance Business and First Class passengers
  • HON Circle Members, Senators and Frequent Travellers with Lufthansa or Star Alliance boarding pass.

Walk-in Rates, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

There are five more airport lounges that are open to all passengers regardless of airline or class of service flown.  Travellers can access the lounges by purchasing a day pass, lounge membership or paying at the door.

Terminal A (Non-Schengen Flights)

Goldair Handling Lounge (Non-Schengen)
Location: Non-Schengen, Airside, Departure Hall A, near gate A12. Important: Non-Schengen (International) flights only.
Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Lounge Access:

  • Pay at the Door (46€ per person – updated by a reader in April 2024)
  • Prepaid Lounge Passes
  • Lounge Membership Programs (Priority Pass and Lounge Key)
Skyserv Handling Services
Location: Hall B, Airside, Intra-Schengen Area, near Gate B11.
Hours: 6:00AM – 10:00PM
Lounge Access:

Swissport Lounge
Location: Non-Schengen Area, Airside, Hall A, next to Gate A12.
Hours: 5:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Lounge Access: unknown

Terminal B (Schengen Flights)

Goldair Handling Lounge (Schengen)
Location: Schengen Area, Airside, Level 1, Departure Hall B, opposite Gate B13. Important: This lounge is accessible to passengers on Schengen (international & domestic) flights only.
Hours: 24 hours daily.
Lounge Access:

Skyserv Melina Merkouri Lounge
Location: Athens Airport, Hall B, Airside, Intra-Schengen Area, near Gate B11. Important: Accessible to passengers on Schengen (domestic & international) flights only.
Hours: 6:00AM – 10:00PM
Lounge Access:

Satellite Terminal

Goldair Handling Lounge
Location: Level 2 of the Satellite Terminal Building (13 minutes walking distance from the Main Terminal).
Hours:  6:00 to 22:00 daily.
Special Facilities: Showers
Lounge Access
:

  • Priority Pass, Diners Club, and Lounge Key members
  • Passengers flying in Business or First Class on various airlines
  • Premium, Gold, and Premium Plus packages include access to premium shower facilities, porter service, and private transportation.
Buy a Lounge Pass

(updated 29 November 2024)