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Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport

Patras, Greece

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Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport

Patras, Greece
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Western Greece's gateway, serving Patras and the Peloponnese.

Opened
1940
Location
Patras, Greece
Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (IATA: GPA, ICAO: LGRX) is an international airport located near the town of Araxos, approximately 50 kilometres west of the city of Patras in the Achaea regional unit of western Greece. It serves as the primary commercial airport for the greater Patras area and the wider western Peloponnese region. The airport shares its facilities with the Hellenic Air Force base at Araxos (341 Mira), making it a dual-use civil and military airfield. Commercial operations are managed by Fraport Greece, which took over operations of several Greek regional airports in 2017 under a long-term concession agreement. Due to its location, Araxos primarily handles seasonal charter and low-cost carrier flights, with demand peaking during the summer tourist season. It has seen periodic investment to improve passenger infrastructure and handling capacity.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal building handling both arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Patras city centre is primarily by taxi or private vehicle, with limited public bus services available.
Airlines here
Ryanair has operated seasonal routes to Araxos, along with various charter carriers serving European leisure markets.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is named after the mythological Greek hero Agamemnon, King of Mycenae.
  • ›It is a dual-use facility shared with the Hellenic Air Force's 341st Mira squadron.
  • ›Fraport Greece took over management in 2017 as part of a 14-airport concession.
  • ›The airport is located near Araxos, roughly 50 km west of Patras city centre.
  • ›Flight operations are predominantly seasonal, with the busiest period from May to October.
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Gateway to the Peloponnese where ancient myth meets Ionian breezes

Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport, named after the legendary Mycenaean king, serves the Achaea region of the northwestern Peloponnese and the city of Patras, Greece's third-largest city. Originally a military airfield, the airport has been adapted for civilian use and primarily handles seasonal charter and low-cost flights connecting the region to European destinations. Its location near the Ionian coast makes it a practical entry point for travellers bound for the Gulf of Patras, ancient Olympia, and the Ionian Islands.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal building handling both arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal for transfer to Patras city centre (approx. 40 km)
  • Pre-booked private transfers and shuttle services operated by local companies
  • Car rental desks available at or near the terminal from select operators
  • Regional bus services connecting to Patras and surrounding towns via nearby road network
Nearby Hotels
  • Primotel Majestic (Patras city centre)
  • Astir Hotel Patras
  • Byzantino Hotel Patras
  • Hotel El Greco Patras
Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are limited to a small café and snack bar offering light refreshments and Greek coffee. For a more substantial meal, travellers are advised to eat in Patras or nearby villages before arriving at the airport. The surrounding Achaea region is renowned for its local wines, olive oil, and traditional Greek cuisine available at tavernas along the coastal road.

Traveller Tips
  • Allow extra time for the roughly 40-minute road transfer between Patras city centre and the airport.
  • Pre-book taxis or private transfers in advance as on-demand transport outside peak hours can be scarce.
  • The airport operates primarily seasonal schedules — always confirm your flight is operating before travelling to the terminal.
  • If connecting to the Ionian Islands, the port of Patras offers regular ferry services to Kefalonia, Ithaca, and Zakynthos.
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GPA → PFOFR · 738
GPA → FRAX3 · 73H
GPA → DUSX3 · 73H

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