Why go
- City in Peloponnese, Greece.
- Served by Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA).
History
Patras is the capital and largest city of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km (134 mi) west of Athens. It is Greece's third-largest city. The city is built at the foot of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- TUIfly X3 (737-800) · 2 routes: Duesseldorf, Frankfurt
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: Paphos
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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GPA has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Paphos). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Southern Port of Patras, 2.2 km); routes include Rio - Antirrio, Igoumenitsa - Patras, Brindisi - Patras.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Patras. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.