Araxos Airport serves the Patras region and Elis in western Peloponnese, approximately 40 km from Patras city centre.
It is the access point for Patras itself, an important port to Italy, and for ancient Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games.
How to get to Araxos Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to GPA
Parking near Araxos Airport
A small parking area is located a short distance from the terminal.
The parking is unattended, but fees remain modest.
How to get to Patras from GPA
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Araxos Airport
Some car rental operators have counters in the arrivals area, useful for reaching Olympia and the Peloponnese.
A driver's license, passport, and a credit card in the driver's name are required for the security deposit.
Hotels near Araxos Airport
Kato Achaia
10-17 km from the airport, 10-15 minutes by car or taxi; there's no direct bus, your own car or a taxi are the only options.
Best for: Travellers who rent a car to visit Elis and the western coast of the Peloponnese, or have an early morning departure and want to minimise the transfer.
- The transfer from the airport shrinks to a quarter of an hour, against the 40-50 minutes for Patras
- Several properties are less than a kilometre from the sea, handy for one last swim before the flight
- Kato Achaia is a farming village with few restaurants and no nightlife comparable to Patras
- Without your own car getting around is awkward: here renting one is almost mandatory
Patras
45-50 km from the airport: KTEL Achaias bus to the central station in 40-50 minutes (5-8 euros), or taxi in 35-40 minutes (40-50 euros).
Best for: Travellers using the airport as an entry point for the ferry to Italy or to visit Patras' historic centre and castle, accepting a 40-50 minute transfer.
- The ferry port for Italy and the Ionian islands is a few steps from the centre
- The Byzantine castle, the Roman Odeon and the Agiou Nikolaou pedestrian stairway can be visited on foot
- No quick connection with the airport: every transfer takes a good 40 minutes
- The KTEL buses aren't very frequent: check the timetable in advance for morning flights
Recommended hotels
- Central Aquarium Apartment about 3 km from the ferry port and 1.7 km from Patras castle, in the heart of the city. View availability
- Central Old Town Stay - Bright & Fully Equipped House in the hilly districts of the old town, 450 metres from the castle and the Roman Odeon; reviews warn that the last stretch is uphill. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal is of modest size, consistent with the airport's regional traffic.
Those flying should allow 1.5–2 hours in advance.
Map of Araxos Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Patras an important port to Italy?
Yes, it's one of Greece's main ports with ferries to Bari, Brindisi and Ancona: always check transfer times from the airport if you need to catch a ship.
Q. How far is ancient Olympia from Araxos airport?
About an hour and a half by car: it's the site where the ancient Olympic Games were held, among Greece's most visited archaeological destinations.
Q. Is the Patras Carnival one of the most famous in Greece?
Yes, the Patras Carnival is among the country's largest and oldest, with parades and events livening up the city for weeks between January and March: those landing at Araxos during that period find an atmosphere very different from the summer beach season.
Q. Is it worth renting a car at Araxos?
Yes, it's recommended for exploring the western Peloponnese, including Olympia and Patras.
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