Greek airport passenger traffic recorded strong growth in the first two months of 2025, with the 24 airports operated by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) reporting a 14.3% increase compared with the same period in 2024. The upward trend highlights the momentum of Greece\u2019s aviation sector, pointing to stronger demand for both domestic and international travel.<\/p>\n
According to official HCAA statistics, the 24 airports handled a total of 426,755 passengers in January and February 2025, up from 373,518 in the corresponding period of 2024. The increase reflects stronger travel demand, supported by improving economic conditions and greater air connectivity.<\/p>\n
The 24 airports operated by the HCAA are Heraklion, Kalamata, Alexandroupolis, Limnos, Astypalaia, Ioannina, Chios, Kozani, Kastoria, Karpathos, Kythira, Milos, Skyros, Nea Anchialos, Paros, Syros, Araxos, Naxos, Kalymnos, Ikaria, Kastellorizo, Kasos, Leros and Sitia.<\/p>\n
Heraklion\u2019s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport in Crete recorded the strongest growth in passenger traffic in February 2025, with a 30% increase. The airport handled 125,133 passengers, compared with 96,267 in February 2024.<\/p>\n
Passenger traffic also increased at:<\/p>\n
These increases indicate that growth in air travel extends beyond major urban centres to regional airports, supporting tourism and local economic activity.<\/p>\n
The upward trend was also reflected in the combined figures for Greece\u2019s 39 airports: the 24 operated by the HCAA, the 14 managed by Fraport Greece and Athens International Airport.<\/p>\n
In January and February 2025:<\/p>\n
The increase in passenger traffic at Greek airports points to continued growth in tourism and transport. As Greece remains a leading international tourism destination, rising traffic supports:<\/p>\n
Growing demand at major and regional airports underlines the importance of upgrading infrastructure and ensuring airports can efficiently accommodate increasing passenger numbers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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