Airports in Europe

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH):www.aia.gr is located 20 miles southeast of Athens.

To / from the airport: The airport is linked to Athens Central Railway Station (Larissis) and the port of Piraeus by the Suburban Rail system. Several bus routes connect the airport with Athens and Piraeus daily, 24 hours. Some connect with the metro. Taxis leave from outside the Arrivals level of the Main Terminal Building.

Facilities: Money and communications: There are banks, ATMs and bureau de change. Post offices are located in both the International and the Domestic terminals. Eating and drinking: There are 24-hour restaurants, snack bars, cafés, fast-food and bars. Shopping: There is 24-hour shopping at the airport, including an authentic Bazaar and duty-free shopping in the International Terminal. Other facilities: These include first aid, a 24-hour pharmacy, baby-care rooms and a children's play room.

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL):www.euroairport.com is 4 miles west of Basel.

To/from the airport: Regular bus services connect the airport and Basel's city center. The journey takes 20 minutes.

Facilities: There is a bank, ATMs and a bureau de change, which is open 24 hours.There is a restaurant on the fifth floor, serving both sectors; bars and snack bars are located on levels 2, 3 and 4.

Budapest Ferihegy (BUD):www.bud-airport.hu is located 15 miles southeast of Budapest..

To / from the airport: Trains run regularly between the airport and Budapest's western railway station. The journey takes 30 minutes. Taxis are available from the airport at the taxi stand.

Facilities: Banking facilities, ATMs and a bureau de change are all available. There are various restaurants and snack bars throughout the airport.

Frankfurt Airport (FRA):www.frankfurt-airport.com is located eight miles south west of the center of Frankfurt.

To / from the airport: Buses leave regularly for Frankfurt and other destinations from outside Terminals 1 and 2, tickets can be bought from the bus driver. Many hotels provide a free shuttle service to and from the airport. Rail connections are excellent; the airport has a station beneath Terminal 1, from which trains depart regularly to central Frankfurt, 24 hours a day. There is also a long-distance train station open between 5am and midnight, accessible from Terminal 1, from which Intercity and Eurocity trains depart. Taxis are available outside both terminals, the journey to central Frankfurt takes 20-30 minutes.

Facilities: Frankfurt Airport is one of the best-equipped airports in the world; it even offers a casino. There are numerous restaurants, shops, bars and cafes in both terminals, and banks, bureau de change and ATMs are in both Arrivals and Departures. A business center offers Internet, fax and secretarial facilities. Other facilities include a hairdresser, chapel and children's play areas. Disabled facilities are good; travelers with special needs should ideally contact their airline in advance.

Munich International Airport (MUC):www.munich-airport.de is located 18 miles northeast of the city center.

To / from the airport: Frequent commuter trains run by day and most of the night to various Munich stations, including the main stations for connections to major European cities. Taxis are available, as are buses to many regional destinations and the main train station. It takes about 20 minutes by train and about 45 minutes by road to reach the city center.

Facilities: The airport has several restaurants and bars, duty free and other shops, shower facilities and a pharmacy. ATMs and currency exchange desks are available in Arrivals and Departures. Disabled facilities are good; passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Hamburg Airport (HAM):www.ham.airport.de is located five miles from Hamburg.

To / from the airport: The Airport Express runs frequent buses to the Central Station (Hauptbahnhof). The TRAVELPorter Airport transfer service provides a door-to-door service within the local area. Hamburg Bus Lines service the city center and other suburban areas. Taxis are readily available outside all terminals, they take around 30 minutes to the city center.

Facilities: There are several restaurants, shops, bars and cafes throughout the airport, as well as banks, currency exchange and ATMs in Terminals 1 and 2. There is wireless Internet access in all terminals. Disabled facilities are good; passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.