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Alexandroupoli, Greece

Alexandroupolis or Alexandroupoli, is a port city in Greece and the capital of the Evros regional unit, in Greek Thrace. It is the largest city in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, with a population of 71,751 and is an important port and commercial center for Northern Greece.

Type CityPopulation 71,751

Why go

  • City in northeastern Greece.
  • Served by Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD).

History

Alexandroupolis or Alexandroupoli, is a port city in Greece and the capital of the Evros regional unit, in Greek Thrace. It is the largest city in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, with a population of 71,751 and is an important port and commercial center for Northern Greece.

Airports

Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD) 7 km to the centre
Alexandroupolis, A, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, Olympic Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Athens, Sitia (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Aegean Airlines A3 (A320, A321, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
  • Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Sitia
  • Olympic Airlines OA (A320, A321, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Komotini Airfield 55 km to the centre
Komotini, A, GR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Alexandroupoli
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Alexandroupolis - Samothrace
Ferry route · FAST FERRIES
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Alexandroupoli, Greece
Alexandroupoli, Greece
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AXD has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Athens, Sitia). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Alexandroupoli, 0.5 km); routes include Alexandroupolis - Samothrace.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Alexandroupoli, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.