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Glyfada travel guide

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You're Going to Love Glyfada

With a population of 87 305, Glyfada is a must-see destination in Attica, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Glyfada has to offer.

When to visit Glyfada

Glyfada in November
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glyfada in November
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Glyfada

Plane

When flying to Glyfada, you’ll arrive at Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 18 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Glyfada include Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Glyfada from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Glyfada is to pick up a car hire from Chania, which is about 262 km from Glyfada. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Europcar, among others, in Chania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glyfada, including Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Glyfada takes 676 km and will cost you around £54. From Sofia, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 1110 km.

Plane

When flying to Glyfada, you’ll arrive at Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 18 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Glyfada include Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Glyfada from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Glyfada is to pick up a car hire from Chania, which is about 262 km from Glyfada. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Europcar, among others, in Chania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glyfada, including Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Glyfada takes 676 km and will cost you around £54. From Sofia, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 1110 km.

Airports near Glyfada

JSISkiathos
ATHAthens Eleftherios V.
JMKMikonos

Airlines serving Glyfada

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glyfada

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £516 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glyfada

Most booked hotels in Glyfada

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Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£994+
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The Margi
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£368+
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Sofitel Athens Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£241+
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Palmyra Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Poseidon Athens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Sea View Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Hiring a car in Glyfada

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Glyfada (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03. The most frequently booked car type in Glyfada is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Glyfada (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03. The most frequently booked car type in Glyfada is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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