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Aegean Airlines Check-in at Athens International Airport
Aegean Airlines departs from Terminal Main Terminal at Athens International Airport. Online check-in opens 48h before departure.
Aegean Airlines check-in rules at ATH
Step-by-step at Athens International Airport
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Check in online
Open the Aegean Airlines app or website 48 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal Main Terminal
Aegean Airlines flights at ATH depart only from Terminal Main Terminal. Allow 90 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at Main Terminal main hall
Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 45 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate Main Terminal Schengen + non-Schengen + Greek island gates
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding Aegean Airlines at ATH
Terminal Main Terminal notes
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Typical gates
Aegean Airlines flights typically depart from gates Main Terminal Schengen + non-Schengen + Greek island gates.
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
Main Terminal has Greek + international food (Goody's, Souvlaki, Starbucks), Greek artisan shops with olives + spirits, large duty-free with ouzo + Greek wine.
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Lounges
Aegean Lounge ATH (Business + Miles+Bonus Gold + Star Alliance Gold). Modern lounge with Greek cuisine including souvlaki bar. Two locations: Schengen + non-Schengen.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. Aegean offers free children's amenity bag on long-haul flights.
Known issues at ATH with Aegean Airlines
Summer Greek island congestion
Problem: ATH-Greek island flights (JTR, JMK, HER) sees Saturday-Sunday peak in June–September. Quick turnaround flights — full bins, gate-checked bags common.
Solution: Pack soft cabin bag. Aegean Premium and Star Alliance Gold get priority security + first to board. Arrive 90 min early for island flights.
Go Light fare excludes checked bag
Problem: Aegean Go Light fare on European routes excludes checked bag. Adding 23 kg costs €15–35 online or €40 at airport.
Solution: Pre-pay during booking. Personal item under seat (40×30×15 cm) is always free. Go Plus + Go Comfort include bag.
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