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Athens Welcomes 460,000 Travelers from Scandinavian Countries in 2023

The appeal of Athens for Scandinavians is on the rise, according to recent data from Athens International Airport (AIA).

Greece’s Regional Airports Handle 820,000 Arrivals in March

Greece’s 14 regional airports handled 820,000 arrivals in March, a 12.2% increase over the same month a year ago.

SKY Express Receives Two Marketing Achievement Awards for its Business Class

SKY express received two marketing achievement awards for its strategic thinking, innovative action and efficiency regarding its Business Class product.

LOT Comes Back to Athens with Daily Direct Flights from Warsaw

In response to growing demand for travel to Athens, LOT Polish Airlines has resumed direct daily flights between the Greek capital and Warsaw.

Mitsis Group Opens New Urban Hotel at Piraeus Port

Greek hospitality group Mitsis Hotels opened the doors of the Mitsis N’U Piraeus Port, its first urban hotel near Piraeus Port, the largest passenger port in Europe.

Athens Airport Sees March Passenger Traffic Jump 20% to 2 Million

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport in March increased by 20.1% to 2 million passengers, compared to 2023.

Athens Welcomes First Direct Juneyao Air Flight from Shanghai

Juneyao Air touched down at Athens Airport on Tuesday, inaugurating its new intercontinental non-stop Athens-Shanghai service.

Greek Airports See Passenger Traffic Rise by 15.7% in February to Over 2.4 Million

Greek airports in February saw the positive trend of the beginning of the year continue and experienced another increase in passenger traffic.

United Starts Flights from Athens to New York and Washington Earlier in 2024

United is launching flights from Athens to New York/Newark and Washington DC earlier this year.

SKY Express Receives 3 Top Distinctions for Performance in 2023

SKY express received three notable distinctions from Athens International Airport for its performance in 2023 on scheduled flights to and from the Greek capital.

Earth Hour 2024: Athens Airport Switches Off the Lights

On Saturday, March 23, Athens International Airport (AIA) will join WWF’s global initiative “Earth Hour” and will switch off the lighting of its western runway system for one hour.

Athens Airport Welcomes Royal Jordanian’s New Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft

Royal Jordanian introduced its new Embraer 195 E2 Jet aircraft to passengers at Athens International Airport (AIA).

PLAY to Start Athens-Reykjavík Direct Flights Earlier this Year

PLAY, Iceland's low-cost carrier, will launch flights from Athens to Reykjavík earlier this year, from March 24.

Athens Airport Honors Airlines for Top Performance in 2023

Athens International Airport honored airlines that saw the highest development on their scheduled flights to and from Athens.

ACI Europe: Airport Traffic in Greece in Upward Trend in January

Airport traffic in Greece continued its upward trend in January marking a 12.4% rise over pre-pandemic 2019.

Athens Airport: High Expectations for 2024 Following Record Year

With passenger traffic and revenues up in 2023, Athens International Airport has high expectations for this year.

Air China Increases Weekly Flights to Athens from Beijing

Flights between Athens and Beijing, via Air China, will increase from three to five per week, starting April 1.

Greek Airports See 8.9% Rise in January Passenger Traffic

Passenger traffic at all airports in Greece in January increased by 8.9% compared to the same month in 2023.

Athens’ Popularity Remains Steady, Says Guest Satisfaction Survey

Athens' overall guest satisfaction is holding steady, according to the 19th survey on the performance of the city's hotels.

Athens Airport Welcomes Over 1 Million Passengers from Abroad in January

Athens International Airport handled over 1 million international passengers in the first month of the year, up 12.8% compared to 2023.