Athens International Airport recorded 1.98 million passengers in February 2026, a 13.1% increase year-on-year, continuing the strong growth seen at the Greek hub.
Both domestic and international travel contributed to the rise. Domestic passenger traffic grew by 9.9%, while international traffic increased by 14.4%, highlighting sustained demand for travel to and from Athens.
For the first two months of 2026, the airport handled 3.97 million passengers, up 10.8% compared with the same period in 2025. Domestic traffic rose 8.5%, while international passengers increased 11.7%.
Aircraft movements also climbed, reaching 34,469 flights (+8.3%) during January–February, including +5.8% domestic and +9.8% international operations.
According to industry data from ACI Europe, Athens continues to rank among Europe’s fastest-growing major airport hubs, building on its record traffic performance in 2025.
This post was published on 11 March 2026 17:11
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