# Taxi Strike at Athens Airport (Spata) - May 15, 2025: What Travelers Need to Know

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If you're flying to or from **Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos)** in **Spata** on **Thursday, May 15, 2025** , **please be aware of a three-hour taxi strike scheduled from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.**  

The **Attica Taxi Drivers' Union (SATA)** is protesting the presence of what they claim is an **unauthorized Uber pickup point** operating near the official taxi stand at the airport.

What Tourists Should Know
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* **No taxi services will be available at Athens Airport between 12:00 and 15:00 on May 15.**

* The airport is located in **Spata**, about 30 km from Athens city center.

Related: https://myartemida.gr/en/article/athens-too-hot-heres-why-artemida-is-the-coolest-nearby-beach.md
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* **Alternative transport options** include:

  * **Metro Line 3 (Blue Line)** to and from the city center

  * **Airport express buses** (e.g., X95 to Syntagma Square)

  * **Private transfers and ride-sharing apps** (where available)

  * **Car rental services at the airport**

Travelers are advised to **plan ahead** to avoid delays and ensure smooth airport transfers during the strike window. The union has also announced that **further strike actions are possible** if discussions with the Ministry of Transport do not yield results.

Stay updated through official transportation websites or airport announcements.

Related: https://myartemida.gr/en/article/direct-bus-from-athens-airport-to-rafina-and-artemida---2025-timetable-prices--stops.md
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