Greece’s airport network recorded its highest-ever passenger volumes in 2025, underscoring the durability of travel demand and the continued lengthening of the country’s tourism season, according to figures released by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) and the Hellenic Aviation Service Provider (HASP).
According to news.gtp.gr, from January to December, a total of 83.33 million passengers passed through the country’s 39 airports, representing a 4.9 percent increase compared to 2024. The data cover Athens International Airport (AIA), 24 state-operated airports, and 14 regional airports managed by Fraport Greece.
Air traffic activity followed a similar upward trajectory. During the year, 629,633 domestic and international flights were operated, marking a 4.1 percent annual rise and reflecting stable airline capacity and sustained interest in Greek destinations.
State-run airports recorded particularly strong growth, with passenger numbers climbing 6.9 percent to 12.82 million. This performance highlights their growing role in enhancing regional accessibility and supporting more evenly distributed tourism development across the country.
Athens International Airport delivered another record year, serving 34 million passengers, up 6.7 percent from 2024. International travel led the increase, while domestic traffic grew at a slower pace. December figures also pointed to continued off-season demand, with traffic up 8.4 percent year-on-year.
Fraport Greece’s 14 regional airports handled 37.12 million passengers, a 3 percent annual rise and a 48 percent increase compared to pre-2017 levels. Thessaloniki, Rhodes, and several island airports posted gains, while Mykonos and Santorini saw declines linked to capacity pressures and localized challenges.
Overall, the results signal a resilient aviation sector and a tourism season increasingly extending beyond the summer months, driven by strong international markets and expanding regional connectivity.
Source: news.gtp.gr
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