European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery

About Athens

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. A significant coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland. With its urban area's population numbering over 3.6 million, it is the eighth-largest urban area in the European Union (EU). The Municipality of Athens, which constitutes a small administrative unit of the entire urban area, had a population of 643,452 in 2021, within its official limits, and a land area of 38.96 square kilometres.

Getting There

• Athens is served by Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos," the primary gateway for international travelers. Direct flights connect major European cities to Athens, making access convenient for conference attendees. From the airport, visitors can take the metro, which offers a fast and affordable connection to central Athens in approximately 40 minutes. Alternatively, bus services and taxis are available for direct transport to your accommodation. Once in the city, Athens has an extensive public transportation network including metro, tram, and bus systems that make navigating to the venue straightforward. Rideshare services operate throughout Athens for flexible point-to-point travel. The city's compact layout means many areas are also accessible by foot, allowing you to explore while traveling between locations.