- The easiest way to access Athens is by plane. Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” is the busiest airport in Greece.
- Currency: Euro (€) – Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) are available 24hrs a day. The major credit cards are accepted by most shops in Greece.
- Weather: In Athens, in September the average temperature for a typical day ranges from 28°C during the day to 20°C at night. Weather forecast can be found at meteo.gr.
- Electricity: 220V/50 Hz – The European round 2-pin plugs are used.
- Time zone: Eastern European Summer Time – EEST (UTC +3)
- Call code: The international call code for Greece is +30.
- Nationwide emergency phone numbers (apart from 112): Police: 100 / Ambulance: 166 / Fire Department: 199.
