We recommend at least 1 hour for a comfortable connection at Athinai. The minimum connection time is 40 minutes for domestic flights and 45 minutes for international flights. Transit between terminals takes up to 15 minutes.

Domestic-to-Domestic: 40 min. Domestic-to-International: 50 min. International-to-Domestic: 60 min. International-to-International: 45 min. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell at Athinai.

Athinai (HEW) is a compact single-terminal airport, which keeps connections relatively simple and low-stress. There's limited congestion outside peak morning and evening banks, though the airport lacks extensive transit infrastructure since everything is under one roof. All concourses connect via a single central corridor system, so passengers simply walk between gates with no trains or shuttles required. Passengers transferring from international arrivals to domestic departures must pass through a secondary security and customs checkpoint, which is the main bottleneck.

Still short of the minimum 40-minute domestic connection time here. See full 30 min guide →

Slightly above domestic MCT but tight for domestic-international transfers requiring extra screening. See full 45 min guide →

Meets the international-domestic MCT and gives buffer for the single security checkpoint. See full 1 hr guide →

Comfortable margin for any connection type given the airport's compact single-terminal layout. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Ample time even during peak security hours with the walk-only transit system. See full 1½ hr guide →

More than enough time for any transfer type, including customs and re-screening delays. See full 2 hr guide →

Excess buffer time, ideal for slower-moving connections or with children. See full 2½ hr guide →

Far beyond necessary, allowing full use of terminal amenities without connection stress. See full 3 hr guide →

Long layover well beyond any operational requirement at this small airport. See full 4 hr guide →