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Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Breaks Record in 2015

Athens International Airport is counting its blessings with more than 18.1 million travelers going through its gates in 2015.

The Digital Gate: Athens Airport Awards Greek Innovation, Entrepreneurship

Athens International Airport (AIA) last week awarded the best innovative proposals and applications for new digital services and business activities that could function in a real airport environment.

Athens Airport: Passenger Numbers Up 15.9% in November

Passengers at Athens International Airport (AIA) in November reached 1.2 million, corresponding to an increase of 15.9 percent compared to prior-year levels.

Balkan Swing Rhythms at Athens Airport this Friday

On Friday, November 20, the "Musicport" of Athens International Airport (AIA) will feature the nine-member music group Melios Balkana Mama and "swing" travellers and visitors "off their feet" with Balkan Swing rhythms.

Athens Airport Sees 10% Rise in October 2015 Passenger Traffic

Passengers at Athens International Airport (AIA) in October reached 1.58 million, corresponding to an increase of 10.2 percent compared to prior-year levels.

Yiannis Paraschis, CEO Athens International Airport

Passenger traffic and foreign residents’ arrivals are experiencing double-digit increases, indicating an impressive and dynamic recovery of Athens as a tourist destination, with a number of important developments boosting, both quantitatively and qualitatively, the airport’s...

Join the Fun! Athens Celebrates on October 31!

On October 31, World Cities Day, Athens will turn into one big party zone to celebrate the Athenian spirit with the rest of the globe.

Athens Airport: September 2015 Passenger Traffic Up 14.7% Year over Year

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) increased by 14.7 percent in the month of September 2015 compared to the same month in 2014.

Volotea to Connect Athens with Mykonos and Mytilini Next Summer

Volotea on Tuesday announced that it will launch flights connecting the Greek capital to Mykonos and Mytilini (Lesvos) next summer, bringing the routes it serves from Athens International Airport to six.

‘Air Passenger Rights’ Event at Athens Airport

The European Consumer Centre of Greece and the Independent Authority "Consumers Ombudsman" will be informing European citizens on their air passenger rights at a special event at Athens International Airport (AIA) on Tuesday.

‘His Majesty the King of Spain’ to Perform Live at Athens Airport

“His Majesty the King of Spain" is inviting passengers and visitors of the Athens International Airport (AIA) to take a fascinating journey through the "kingdom" of their music.

‘Blue Athens Initiative’: Athens Airport Turns Blue in Honor of Democracy

Athens International Airport (AIA) on Tuesday turned blue in honor of democracy.

Elly Paspala Says ‘I love Athens!’ and Connects the Greek Capital to Paris

Athens International Airport is inviting passengers, music lovers and Athens fans to take a musical journey dedicated to the Greek capital through a special performance by Greek singer Elly Paspala.

Athens Airport Marks 19.3% Increase in August Passenger Traffic

Athens International Airport (AIA) recorded a 19.3 percent increase in passengers in August compared with the same month last year, reaching 2.15 million.

GNTO Campaign ‘Welcomes All to Greece’

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is extending a warm welcome to incoming travelers with its latest campaign running at airports and ports across the country: 'Welcome to Greece'

Athens Airport Announces Free WiFi, New Real-time Flight Status App

Athens International Airport (AIA ) announced on Monday that wireless Internet service (WiFi) is now free in all areas of the airport.

Greek National Opera Performance at Athens Airport

On Friday, May 8, two singers of the Greek National Opera, mezzo sopranos Eleni Voudouraki and Eirini Athanasiou, will give a surprise performance at Athens International Airport.

Athens International Airport: January-April Sees Rise in Passenger Numbers

Athens International Airport (AIA) saw a big increase in passenger volume during the first four months of the year, according to figures released on Monday.

Penny & the Swingin’ Cats LIVE at Athens International Airport

On Friday, April 24, and for the second time around, Penny & the Swingin’ Cats will bring swing, jive and rockabilly tunes to the “Musicport” of Athens International Airport (AIA).

Water Arch Welcome for American Airlines’ Athens-Philadelphia Route

A ceremony welcoming American Airlines' first flight on the route Philadelphia-Athens was held at Athens International Airport (AIA) on Friday.