Patras, Greece
Air freight in Patras
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Patras via Athens (ATH). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Patras 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 Patras
- AirportAthens
ATH - AirportAraxos
GPA - SeaportPort of Patrasferries to Italy
Patras is Greece's main ferry gateway to Italy. The Port of Patras has regular ferry services to Italian ports such as Ancona and Bari, carrying trucks and unaccompanied trailers to and from Western Europe. For air freight, Athens International Airport (ATH) is the main option, reached via the Olympia Odos motorway. Araxos Airport (GPA), west of Patras, is primarily a military airfield with limited civil traffic.
The Olympia Odos motorway links Patras with Corinth and Athens. The Rio-Antirrio Bridge across the Gulf of Corinth connects Patras with western mainland Greece, where the Ionia Odos runs north to Ioannina and the Egnatia Odos. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Patras and the Western Greece region.
Operational logistics facts for Patras
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Patras | Ferries and ro-ro to Italy | Road freight to Western Europe without the Balkan land route |
| Olympia Odos motorway | Road link to Athens | Access to Athens Airport and Piraeus |
| Rio-Antirrio Bridge | Link to western mainland Greece | Road connection north towards Ioannina and Epirus |
| Western Greece agri-food | Wine, olive oil, food products | Exports by ferry or via Piraeus |
Industries in Patras and how we support them
Patras and the surrounding Achaia and Western Greece region produce agricultural goods, wine, olive oil and processed food, much of it exported to Italy and Western Europe by road via the Patras ferries. The port also supports trade and distribution businesses. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with road freight via the Patras-Italy ferries, air freight via Athens under our own air waybills, sea freight through Piraeus, and in-house customs clearance for exports to non-EU markets.
Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier in Patras
Next Flight Out means your shipment travels on the first available flight to or from Athens (ATH), booked and documented by our operations desk.
An On-Board Courier is the option when even that is too slow or the goods need to stay in sight: a courier travels with the shipment and delivers it to the consignee in the Patras area.
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
Which airport do you use for air freight from Patras?
Athens International Airport (ATH), reached via the Olympia Odos motorway. Araxos (GPA) has limited civil traffic. Air freight runs under our own air waybills, and we confirm cut-off times with every booking.
Can urgent goods from Patras be sent by On-Board Courier?
Yes. An On-Board Courier collects in Patras, travels via Athens and delivers door to door at destination. We check the item against airline and security rules before collection.
Can you combine road and air freight from Patras?
Yes. Part of an order can travel by road on the Patras ferries to Italy, while urgent items fly from Athens. Both are handled in one shipment file.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Patras?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Athens (ATH) and an itemised quote.