Athens, Greece
Air freight in Athens
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Athens via Athens International (ATH). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Athens area and prepare the customs entries before the cargo flies. For air freight to and from Greece we issue our own air waybills.
Airports, seaports and connections in Athens
- AirportAthens International
ATH - SeaportPort of Piraeus
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), at Spata east of the city, is Greece's main airport and air cargo gateway, with belly capacity on passenger flights and freighter services. Long-haul shipments often connect via European or Middle Eastern hubs. For sea freight, the Port of Piraeus is one of the largest container ports in the Mediterranean, with direct services to Asia and transhipment across the region. The ports of Lavrio and Elefsina serve additional traffic in Attica.
The Attiki Odos motorway links Athens International Airport with the city and the main motorways: the A1 north towards Lamia and Thessaloniki, and the Olympia Odos west towards Corinth and Patras. The Thriasio logistics area west of Athens has a rail freight terminal connected to Piraeus. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Athens and Attica.
Operational logistics facts for Athens
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Athens International Airport (ATH) | Belly and freighter cargo, pharma | Greece's main air cargo gateway |
| Port of Piraeus container terminals | Deep-sea and transhipment traffic | One of the largest container ports in the Mediterranean |
| Piraeus shipping community | Ship spares and supplies | Urgent spare parts to vessels by NFO or OBC |
| Thriasio logistics area | Warehousing and rail freight | Rail link between Piraeus and the hinterland |
Industries in Athens and how we support them
Athens is Greece's commercial and industrial centre. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, food and beverage producers and consumer goods distributors are concentrated in Attica, and Piraeus is a global hub for shipping companies, which need spare parts and supplies for their vessels. Tourism adds demand for hotel and catering supplies. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight from Athens under our own air waybills, sea freight FCL and LCL through Piraeus, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for urgent ship spares, temperature-controlled pharma shipments, and in-house customs clearance with AADE.
Time-critical air freight in Athens
For time-critical shipments we compare two options: Next Flight Out via Athens International (ATH) on the first suitable flight, or an On-Board Courier who hand-carries the goods to the Athens area. In both cases the customs entries are prepared in advance.
Our own air waybills in Greece
We issue our own air waybills for shipments to and from Greece. We book directly with the airline, control the shipment data and can make changes without waiting for a third party.
Customs clearance in Greece
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in Greece is handled by our own in-house customs team.
For air freight to and from Greece we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Greece need an EORI number issued by the Greek customs authority.
Frequently asked questions
Can you fly ship spares to a vessel via Athens?
Yes. We arrange air freight into or out of Athens (ATH) under our own air waybills, or an On-Board Courier for urgent parts. Delivery to the vessel is coordinated with the ship's agent at the port of call.
Does the summer season affect air cargo capacity from Athens?
Yes. During the tourism peak, roughly June to September, belly capacity can become tighter on some routes. We book early, consider freighter options and confirm cut-off times with every booking.
Can you ship pharma products from Athens?
Yes. We book temperature-controlled solutions with pharma-capable airlines, agree packaging and temperature range with you, and prepare documentation before collection.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Athens?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Athens International (ATH) and an itemised quote.