Illustrative photoSkyserv Melina Merkouri Lounge
Terminal A (Non-Schengen)
Greek hospitality in a modern setting overlooking the Athens airfield.
A peaceful haven offering traditional Greek refreshments and international favorites.
Athens International Airport lounges
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Illustrative photoSkyserv Aristotle Onassis Lounge
Terminal A (Non-Schengen, 2nd floor, near Gate A7)
Skyserv lounge for non-Schengen departures in Hall A, near Gate A7.
The Skyserv Aristotle Onassis Lounge serves international flights outside the Schengen area from Hall A at Athens Airport. It is on the second floor after passport control, security and the duty-free shops, near Gate A7, and cannot be used by passengers leaving from Hall B or the satellite terminal. Priority Pass lists it as open daily from 05:00 to 22:00 and admits its members. It is the non-Schengen sister of the Skyserv Melina Merkouri Lounge on the Schengen side. Athens Airport's own lounge page blocked our check, so these details come from Priority Pass; check opening hours before you travel.
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Illustrative photoGoldair Handling Lounge Intra
Terminal B (Schengen, opposite Gate B13)
Round-the-clock Goldair lounge for Schengen departures, opposite Gate B13.
Goldair Handling runs this lounge for Schengen departures in Hall B at Athens Airport, on level 1 opposite Gate B13. It is unusual in being open around the clock, which makes it useful for very early or late flights. Priority Pass members are admitted. Athens Airport's own lounge page blocked our check, so these details come from Priority Pass; check opening hours before you travel.
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Illustrative photoGoldair Handling Lounge Extra
Terminal A (Non-Schengen, level 2)
Goldair lounge for non-Schengen departures in Hall A.
Goldair Handling's second terminal lounge at Athens serves non-Schengen departures from Hall A and is on level 2 of the non-Schengen zone. Priority Pass lists it as open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, and its members are admitted. It complements the Goldair lounge on the Schengen side, which stays open around the clock. Athens Airport's own lounge page blocked our check, so these details come from Priority Pass; check opening hours before you travel.
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Illustrative photoGoldair Handling Lounge x AIA
Satellite Terminal (2nd floor)
Goldair lounge in the Athens satellite terminal, for Schengen and non-Schengen departures.
This Goldair Handling lounge, co-branded with the airport (AIA), is on the second floor of the satellite terminal at Athens. It serves both Schengen and non-Schengen departures from the satellite, which is roughly a 10 to 15 minute walk from the main terminal, so it is the practical choice when your gate is there. Priority Pass lists it as open daily from 07:00 to 22:00 and admits its members. Athens Airport's own lounge page blocked our check, so these details come from Priority Pass; check opening hours before you travel.
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Illustrative photoAEGEAN Business Lounge Extra Schengen
Main Terminal (Extra-Schengen area, 3rd floor, before the central square)
AEGEAN's largest lounge, over 1,200 m² for non-Schengen departures, with a 360° view of the airport.
AEGEAN's Business Lounge for non-Schengen departures covers more than 1,200 m² on the 3rd floor of the Extra-Schengen area, on the right before the central square. It has a central lounge, media, social and quiet lounges, meeting rooms, two cafés and a large dining area with hot and cold dishes, plus chargers, free high-speed internet and daily press. AEGEAN lists it as open daily from 05:00 to 01:00. It is for AEGEAN and Olympic Air business class passengers and Miles+Bonus Gold members, who may bring one guest on the same flight.
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Illustrative photoAEGEAN Business Lounge Intra Schengen
Main Terminal (Area B, Intra-Schengen)
AEGEAN's lounge for Schengen departures in Area B, with a buffet dining room and a Greek wine bar.
AEGEAN's Business Lounge in the B Intra-Schengen area serves all Schengen departures from Athens. It has a seating area, a dining room with a buffet of hot and cold dishes, salads and sandwiches, a wine bar with Greek labels, a quiet work area, charging points, free internet and daily press. AEGEAN lists it as open daily from 04:00 to 00:00. It is for AEGEAN and Olympic Air business class passengers and Miles+Bonus Gold members; because of limited space, Gold members travelling with a guest are hosted at the Goldair Handling Lounge instead. AEGEAN plans a second Area B lounge for early 2027.
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