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Volotea: New Routes from Athens to Naples, Brest and Split in 2024

Volotea in 2024 will add three new routes from Athens International Airport and also increase its capacity to the city compared to 2023.

Greek Airports’ 10-month Passenger Traffic Tops Last Year’s Total

Passenger traffic at Greece’s airports during the first ten months of this year topped 2022 full-year results.

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.

United Extends Direct New York/Newark – Athens Flights to November 28

United is extending its daily nonstop seasonal service from New York/Newark to Athens International Airport until November 28.

Juneyao Air: Nonstop Service from Shanghai to Athens in April 2024

Juneyao Air, a leading private-owned carrier in China, will launch a new route from Shanghai to Athens, with its flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, further expanding its network in Europe.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Athens and Thessaloniki Airports Rated as Best in Greece by Google Users

The airports of Thessaloniki and Athens were ranked as the best in Greece by Google users in the first half of the year.

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.

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).

Greece Welcomes 1.2 Million More Air Arrivals During January-May

Greece welcomed a 29.3% increase in international arrivals by air during the first five months of the year.

ACI Europe: Greece Exceeds Pre-Covid Air Connectivity Levels

Greece is one of only five national markets to have exceeded pre-Covid 2019 air connectivity levels.

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.