Venue - general information

Hellinikon Exhibition Center (HEC) is located at the premises of the former Hellinikon International Airport, 6 Km from the centre of Athens in a 42 acres-land.

Hellinikon Exhibition Center (HEC) includes 3 adjacent buildings: Departures, Charter & Arrivals buildings.

HEC premises, designed by the renowned architect Eero Saarinen are characterised by their high aesthetics and architectural value.
Nowadays they have been declared as “preserved buildings”. 

HEC is a popular venue in Greece hosting local & international exhibitions with great success, (POSIDONIA, ×ÅÍÉÁ, EnergyReS ’07, FOOD & SNACK, etc.). Hellenikon Exhibition Centre facts & figures:

• 15,000 m2 total exhibiting area
• Big parking lot for visitors and exhibitors
• Large reception area
• Fully air-conditioned
• Exhibition areas are all one level to facilitate access for exhibitors & visitors
• Bar & restaurant
• Easy access and parking of trucks and cars
• 7 Km from Athens Centre
• Close proximity to major highways for Athens & Piraeus

Travel distances by car from city hubs:

• 35´- 45´ from Athens International Airport (El. Venizelos)
• 25´- 35´ from Syntagma Square
• 25´- 35´ from Piraeus port