Athens Airport

Athens Airport is once again at the top of Europe after winning first place in Routes Europe 2026, a prestigious award voted by airlines on the continent

A Lufthansa flight from Athens to Munich returned to the airport shortly after takeoff due to a warning in the cockpit and an unusual smell observed in the cabin. After landing, all passengers and crew were evacuated via emergency slides, and three passengers suffered minor injuries

The month of March, which saw a continuation of the war in the Middle East started in February, saw a slowdown in growth in activity at Athens International Airport compared to previous months. Meanwhile, preparations continue to expand the airport for future demand

Thessaloniki Airport will be upgraded with an advanced solar park, expected to provide a significant portion of its electricity consumption and reduce carbon emissions by 30%

The young Romanian airline Anima Wings has entered the Greek market, opening routes between Athens and the cities of Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara. All the details

To celebrate Earth Hour, takeoffs and landings at the Greek capital's airport will be halted for an hour. In addition, the lights in the airport complex will be dimmed and information activities for passengers will be intensified, as part of an ongoing commitment to promoting green energy

The low-cost airline will base a third aircraft at Varna Airport and open new routes to Barcelona, ​​Athens, Paris Beauvais, Debrecen, and Gdansk; in the summer of 2026, the company will operate 23 destinations from the Bulgarian resort town

Athens International Airport, the largest airport in Greece, reports a more than 7% increase in activity in the first month of the year. The number of flights also increased

For the second time in two months, Athens airport lost contact with radars essential for takeoffs and landings, operating with only one radar and no backup. Just before the start of the tourist season: "The situation is beyond reasonable limits, we will reduce capacity"

Athens Airport has provided an update on progress in the ATHENIAN project, which focuses on renewing local airspace systems and adapting them to European standards.The list of participants includes local and regional airlines and the Hellenic Air Force