Dimokritos Airport serves Alexandroupoli, a port city in Thrace, in northeastern Greece at the border with Turkey and Bulgaria, about 7 km from the center.
It is a regional airport with limited connections, an access point to the Evros River delta, an important natural area.
How to get to Dimokritos Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to AXD
Parking near Dimokritos Airport
A small parking lot is available a short distance from the terminal.
There is no valet parking service, but the costs are modest.
How to get to Alexandroupolis from AXD
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Dimokritos Airport
Not all car rental companies are represented; only some have a desk here.
You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit.
Hotels near Dimokritos Airport
Alexandroupoli - city centre and seafront
About 6-7 km from the terminal, 10-15 minutes by taxi; there are no direct scheduled buses, the airport is too small for a regular public service.
Best for: Travellers who want the lighthouse, the seafront and the restaurants of the centre a few minutes from the airport.
- The city is small: the lighthouse, the seafront and almost all the restaurants are reachable on foot from the centre
- The shortest transfer from the airport among the six airports in this group
- Few chain hotels: most of the available options are private apartments
- Nightlife more limited than in the larger cities of the area
Ramada Thraki - private beach
About 4 km from the city centre and about 12 km from the airport (15-20 minutes by car), on the main road towards Thessaloniki.
Best for: Resort stays with a private beach or conferences, for those willing to be outside the centre.
- Private beach and two outdoor pools, rare elsewhere in the city
- 141 renovated rooms and conference rooms, useful for groups
- Further from the centre and the lighthouse: a car or a taxi is always needed
- Isolated area, designed for the resort rather than neighbourhood life
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact, reflecting the modest traffic volume at this airport.
Passengers should plan for 1.5 hours ahead of departure.
Map of Dimokritos Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the Evros River delta?
One of Europe's most important wetlands for observing migratory birds, not far from Alexandroupoli.
Q. Is Alexandroupoli close to Turkey?
Yes, it's located in Thrace, a border region with Turkey and Bulgaria, in northeastern Greece.
Q. Can you cross the Turkish border near Alexandroupoli with just an ID card?
No: even though this is the Greek area closest to Turkey, crossing the border always requires a valid passport, and for many nationalities a visa as well. An ID card, sufficient for travel within the Schengen area, is not enough to enter Turkish territory.
Q. Is Alexandroupoli connected to Thessaloniki by train?
Yes, with a rail connection from the central station, which isn't directly linked to the airport but is reachable by taxi.
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