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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.

Strong Traveler Demand in the Fall Boosts Greek Airport Traffic in September

Demand for Greece in the fall is growing with airports marking a 9.3% rise in September traffic.

Fraport Greece Conducts Large-scale Emergency Exercise at Mytilini Airport

Fraport Greece recently conducted a successful large-scale emergency exercise (aircraft accident) at the airport in Mytilini, Lesvos.

Greece’s Regional Airports Hit New Nine-month Passenger Number High

Greece’s regional airports hit a new record high in the Jan-Sept period handling a total of 29.24 million passengers.

Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport Serves ‘Greek Breakfast’ to Travelers

The “Greek Breakfast” experience was presented at the Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” in celebration of World Tourism Day 2023.

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’s Regional Airports Hit New Passenger Record in August

Traffic figures at the 14 Greek regional airports managed by Fraport rose to 6.1 million passengers.

Corfu Airport to Close in November for Runway Works

Corfu Airport to close for two weeks in November and January for runway reconstruction.

Study: Western Crete Welcomes Rise in First-time Visitors

More than half of all travelers to Western Crete this year visited for the first time while one in three said they would come back.

Thessaloniki Leaves the Best Impressions on Popular Israeli Influencers

Two popular Israeli influencers recently toured Thessaloniki in northern Greece and were “blown away” by all that the city has to offer tourists.

Regional Airports in Greece See H1 Traffic Outdo 2019 Levels

Passenger traffic through the majority of Greece’s 14 regional airports fully recovered in the first six months of the year.

Fraport Greece Announces Lower Airport Charges to Extend Greek Tourism Season

Fraport Greece has announced a subsidy on charges at the 14 Greek airports under its management, ranging from 25 percent to 50 percent.

Int’l Arrivals to Greece’s Regional Airports Rise in January-May

The number of international arrivals at Greece’s 14 regional airports increased in the first five months of the year compared to 2022.

Qatar Airways Celebrates 5 Years of Flights to Mykonos Airport

Qatar Airways in 2023 celebrates five years of flights between Doha and Mykonos, contributing to the success of the popular Greek island as a summer destination.

Greece’s Regional Airports Outdo Pre-Covid 2019 Traffic Levels in April

Greece’s regional airports run by Fraport managed to exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels last month handling 1.6 million passengers.

Fraport Airports in Greece Boost Group Business in Q1

Activity at Greece’s 14 regional airports helped boost Fraport Group's Q1 results.

Flights – Arrivals Rise in March for Greece’s Regional Airports

Greece’s 14 regional airports see traveler traffic rise by 2.5 percent in March over pre-Covid 2019.

Chania Airport to Host ACI Europe’s ‘RACE 2023’ Conference and Exhibition

Chania Airport on Crete will host the ‘RACE 2023’ conference, ACI Europe’s annual meeting of European regional airport operators.

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.