Athens Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (28/100)
Is Athens safe for travelers?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Athens — read the breakdown below.
Government advisory (score 18)
Environmental quality (score 38)
2026-05-15 06:27:52
70%
Crime, health, transport, weather, disease, environmental and safety risk overview for Athens, Greece.
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- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 38/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Natural disasters (score 35/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
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Baseline scores
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) · Confidence: 70
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-15 06:27:52 |
Live conditions in Athens
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
🌤 Mostly clear
Athens, Greece
| Today's high / low | 25.2°C / 15.2°C | Wind now / max | 13.4 km/h / 17 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 36% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 8.2 | Sunrise / Sunset | 06:14 / 20:28 |
- Very high UV
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-05-15 09:41:17 UTC
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 4.8 / 8.7 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 92 / 7.9 µg/m³ |
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Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-05-15 09:41:18 UTC
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Greece - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-04-16
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Cook Islands (New Zealand), Bangladesh, Mali, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Timor-L
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-05-15 09:04:52
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Athens Greece
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Greece Emerges as the Premier Safe Haven for Mediterranean Travel, Reaffirming Its Global Appeal: All You Need to Know
Travel And Tour World · 1d ago
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Greece rejects reports of an exemption from biometric checks for British summer travelers
AP News · 16h ago
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Celestyal resumes Athens operations
connectingtravel.com · 2h ago
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Greek Air Traffic Controllers Sound Alarm Over Fresh Communication Disruptions at Athens FIR
Greek City Times · 2d ago
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Greece To Curb Overtourism And Protect Special Areas With New Framework
Travel and Leisure Asia · 2d ago
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Should we be worried about talk of jet fuel shortages?
The Times · 20h ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-05-15 09:41:18 UTC
Emergency numbers (Greece)
| Police | 100 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 166 |
| Fire | 199 |
| General | 112 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Athens safe for tourists?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Athens — read the breakdown below. Crime risk score is 35/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon.
What is the biggest risk in Athens?
The highest-scoring risk category is Environmental quality (score 38/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, suggesting a generally manageable risk profile.
How are these scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Athens were last reviewed on 2026-05-15 06:27:52. Live intelligence (weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices) refreshes automatically multiple times per day.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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Review status
verified
Last reviewed
2026-05-15 06:27:52
Data confidence
70%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Athens
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data (weather, advisory, disaster alerts, news) is only fetched when you run an assessment.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
What is unavailable
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.