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Strong October Places Athens Airport in the Lead in Europe

In the category of Europe’s airports welcoming more than 25 million passengers per year, Athens Airport came first with an 18.9% rise over 2019.

Kuwait Airways is Back in Athens After 25 Years

Following a 25-year hiatus, Kuwait Airways has resumed direct services between Kuwait and Athens, Greece, with a two-times-per-week service.

Athens Airport: Strong Passenger Demand Continues in October

Passenger traffic at Athens Airport in October amounted to 2.74 million, 19.5% above October 2022, but also 18.9% higher than pre-COVID October 2019.

ACI Europe: July-September Greek Airport Performance Peaks

Athens Airport remained among Europe’s best performing airports in the third quarter of the year, exceeding pre-Covid 2019 figures.

Tender Process for 22 Regional Airports in Greece to Launch in Q1 2024

Greece is scheduled to announce a new round of privatizations for 22 smaller regional airports in the first quarter of 2024.

Athens Airport Handles Over 3 Million Arrivals in September

Athens Airport is set to break all records this year handling more than 3 million passenger arrivals in September.

Delta to Go Daily on Boston-Athens Route in Summer 2024

Delta will go daily on its Boston-Athens seasonal route in 2024 following the great success of the route this past summer.

Athens Airport Among Europe’s Top 10 Most Connected Megahubs

Athens International Airport (AIA) is among Europe’s 10 Airport Megahubs, according to OAG.

Airports in Greece Full Speed Ahead for Record Year

Eight-month passenger traffic through Greece’s airports reflects a strong dynamic leading to a record year, according to aviation and airport experts.

Greece Aiming for More Israeli Tourists, Athens Welcoming Record Numbers

Greece is aiming to become the first tourism destination of choice for Israelis.

Greek Airports in Europe’s Top 5 Best Performing in July 2023

Greek airports this July reported a 14.8% increase in passenger traffic and came in third among the top 5 best-performing in Europe.

Athens Airport Serves 18.6 Million Passengers in January-August

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) during January-August amounted to 18.67 million, 8% higher than the respective 2019 figure.

Volotea Celebrates 2 Million Passengers at Athens International Airport

Volotea reached a big milestone at Athens International Airport (AIA) this summer as it carried 2 million passengers since the start of operations in Athens in 2015.

ACI: Strong H1 Passenger Traffic Places Athens Airport in the Lead in Europe

Athens Airport is among the Top 5 in Europe reporting the largest passenger traffic increases in January-June 2023.

Sky express: Direct flights from Athens to Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Warsaw

Greek airline SKY express announced the expansion of its global network with the addition of new direct flights from Athens to Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Warsaw.

Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Surpasses 2019 Levels

Athens Airport passenger traffic in July 2023 surpassed 2019 levels by 10.5%, handling 3.29 million travelers.

Eurocontrol Sees Strong Tourist Flows to Greece into Fall

Tourist flows to Greece are set to continue on an upward trend into September, according to Eurocontrol.

Elefsina’s ‘Mysteries’ Revealed in Exhibition at Athens International Airport

An exhibition about the Greek city of Elefsina and its “mysteries” has opened at the Athens International Airport (AIA).

Athens Airport Receives ACI Europe ‘Best’ Award for Resilience and Sustainability

Athens International Airport’s operational resilience and bold corporate sustainability strategy led to a big win at ACI Europe’s Best Airport Awards 2023.

Airports: ACI Expects Strong Northern Hemisphere Summer Season, 2.9bn Passengers in Q3

Air travel demand is expected to soar in the northern hemisphere this summer, said ACI World.