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Passengers Rank Thessaloniki ‘Makedonia’ Airport Among Best in Europe

Thessaloniki “Makedonia” Airport was ranked among the best in Europe in the annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey by ACI World.

Greece’s Airports Handle More Passengers in First Two Months of 2023

Greece’s airports handled over 4.2 million passengers during Jan-Feb, surpassing the corresponding two months of 2022 and 2019.

Alpha Bank: Greece Tourism Set for Another Strong Year

Greece’s tourism industry is set for another strong year on the back of a quick post-Covid recovery in 2022, say Alpha Bank analysts.

Passenger Traffic, Flights on Steady Rise at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport is set to continue its positive performance and even exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2023.

ACI World: Athens and Thessaloniki Airports Among Best Worldwide for Customer Experience

The airports of Athens and Thessaloniki have been recognized among the best worldwide for offering excellent customer experience.

GNTO Joins Tourism Partnership for Chania, Crete

GNTO, Greece’s tourism board, has joined the Tourism Partnership for Chania cluster, an initiative of Marketing Greece.

January Airport Traffic in Greece Beats 2022 and 2019 Levels

Passenger traffic through Greece’s airports in January surpassed both 2022 and pre-Covid 2019 levels, says the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Kuwait Airways to Launch Flights to Athens and Mykonos in June

Kuwait Airways in June will launch scheduled commercial flights to Athens and Mykonos in Greece as part of its network expansion for the upcoming summer season.

Marketing Greece Celebrates 10 Years of Promoting Greek Tourism, Announces Next Steps

Marketing Greece, a non-profit organization and private sector initiative, this year celebrates its tenth anniversary.

2022 Flight Activity at Greek Airports Exceeds Pre-Covid Levels

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority announced that flight activity through all of Greece’s airports surpassed pre-Covid 2019 levels by 0.6%.

New Video Promotes Thassos’ Traditional Crafts, Local Products

A new video that promotes the traditional crafts and local products of Thassos has been released by Marketing Greece in the framework of its “Kavala–Thassos Tourism Partnership” initiative.

Crete’s Heraklion Airport Marks 3.5% Increase in 2022 Over 2019

Crete’s Heraklion Airport exceeded pre-Covid 2019 passenger levels by 3.5% in 2022 with Chania Airport not far behind.

Greek Firm Intrakat to Revamp Paros Airport

Greek construction firm Intrakat will undertake the upgrade and modernization of Paros Airport in a concession deal valued at 33 million euros.

Greece’s Regional Airports Exceed 2019 Traffic Levels

Traffic through Greece’s 14 regional airports exceeded pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2022, handling a total of 31 million passengers.

Thessaloniki-New York Direct Flight Plans Advance

Plans to directly link Thessaloniki with New York have advanced with major US airlines expressing interest, according to the Central Macedonia Region.

Corfu Airport to Close for Upgrade Works

Corfu International Airport will close down during January 2023 for upgrade works on its runway, airport operator Fraport Greece has announced.

Greece’s Regional Airports Outperform 2019 Levels in January-November

Greece’s 14 regional airports managed by Fraport saw passenger traffic exceed its pre-pandemic levels in the first 11 months of the year.

Four Suitors Line Up for Kalamata International Airport

Four investors have expressed interest to operate and develop Kalamata International Airport in Greece for a period of approximately 40 years.

Greek Tourism Sector Looking Forward to New Investments

Major investments for the tourism sector in Greece will begin to take place in the near future, according to government officials.

AEGEAN Enhances Winter Network with Routes from Athens and Thessaloniki

AEGEAN has enhanced its winter flight network with the inclusion of 14 new routes from Athens and Thessaloniki.