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.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ 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.
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 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.