06 Jul 2026
Athens International Airport: passenger traffic up 4.5% in H12026
- RE+D Magazine
Passenger traffic at Athens Airport continued its upward trajectory in June 2026, despite an uncertain geopolitical environment, confirming the ongoing resilience of Greek tourism and the aviation sector.
According to data from Athens International Airport, total passenger traffic in June amounted to 3.51 million passengers, representing a 1.7% increase compared with the same month in 2025. The performance was positive in both domestic and international traffic, with domestic passenger numbers rising by 2.3% and international traffic increasing by 1.5%.
In the first half of the year, Athens International Airport handled a total of 15.75 million passengers, marking a 4.5% increase compared with the same period last year. Domestic passenger traffic rose by 5.1%, while international traffic increased by 4.2%, reflecting sustained strong demand for travel to and from Greece.
Air traffic activity also recorded an upward trend. The total number of flights in the first half of 2026 reached 132,933, up 3.9% year-on-year. Domestic flights increased by 4.7%, while international flights rose by 3.3%.
The data highlight that Athens International Airport continues to deliver strong performance, maintaining positive growth rates in both passenger traffic and flight movements, despite challenges posed by the broader geopolitical environment.