Athens Airport

Analysis of satellite data by the National Observatory of Athens indicates significant warming of the land surface in the Portos Germanos region of western Attica

The intense heat wave hitting Greece is reaching its peak: for two days, Athens will reach 39°, with forecasts predicting temperatures could cross the 40°-mark

Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop Seattle flights to Athens and Paris in May 2027, expanding its European network with new seasonal services

August is coming to an end with temperatures the likes of which we haven't seen this summer. In Athens and Thessaloniki, temperatures will reach almost 40°C

Two wildfires erupted on the Greek siland of Salamina within 20 minutes, killing two people as 260 firefighters, aircraft and helicopters battle the flames

The municipality of the Greek capital has temporarily closed "Wolves' Hill" due to fears of fires due to extreme weather conditions. Other sites in the city have recently been closed

A new wildfire has erupted southeast of Athens as strong winds fuel the flames and Greece issues very high fire risk warnings for Tuesday, August 11

The day after a firefighting plane crash disaster, the fires in the Corinthia region, west of Athens, are visible from afar, with smoke reaching the skies of the Athens Riviera

Many sites in the Greek capital are closed due to concerns for the safety of tourists. In Crete, temperatures will reach about 35°. Thessaloniki will also be impacted

It doesn't happen every day in the Greek capital: In the midst of a severe heat wave, heavy rains have washed over the streets of Athens

Athens Airport, the largest airport in Greece, reports a 4.7% increase in passenger traffic in July and continued growth in cumulative figures since the beginning of the year

The prestigious research organization ATRS awarded the growing airport in Greece the 2026 Efficiency Award in the category of large airports

On track for another record year: Athens International Airport keeps showing impressive growth, handling almost 15.75 million passengers in the first half of the year, up 4.5% since last year

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

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

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

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

In 2025, 34 million passengers passed through Greece's largest international airport, a significant increase over the previous year. There was also a jump in the number of passengers in December and an increase in the number of flights in the past year