Is a 55 min layover in Athens long enough?
A 55 minutes layover at HEW (Athens) is tight — it may or may not be enough.
Is 55 minutes enough for a layover at Athinai (HEW)?
Comfortable for domestic-domestic but still tight for international-domestic transfers needing customs clearance.
What is the minimum connection time at HEW?
Minimum connection times at Athinai: Domestic-to-Domestic is 40 minutes, International-to-International is 45 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 55 minutes connection at HEW on an international flight?
55 minutes clears the 45-minute international minimum connection time at Athinai, but you should still head directly to your gate. 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.
How much time do I need for a layover at HEW?
We recommend at least 1 hour for a comfortable connection at Athinai. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 12 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 15 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at HEW?
If you miss your connection, proceed immediately to the airline transfer desk in the Main Terminal, as there is no dedicated rebooking counter per concourse.