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Record-Breaking Year for Athens International Airport in 2024
Ktimatoemporiki Real Estate - 2025-01-17
Athens International Airport celebrated the record year of 2024, recording the highest ever passenger numbers up to date, thus setting the pace for even more impressive growth in 2025.
Having performed exceptionally well on all counts, the airport further cemented its position as a pivotal aviation hub in the region.
Key Achievements in 2024
• Passenger Traffic: AIA welcomed 31.85 million passengers, marking a 13.1% increase compared to 28.1 million in 2023.
• Available Seats: During the year, over 35 million seats were made available.
• Year-to-date Growth: In the period from January to November 2024, passenger traffic increased by 24% and available seats by 29% compared to the 2019 level.
Strong International Traffic
International passenger numbers at the airport expanded by double-digit rates throughout 2024, supported by strong improvements during off-peak periods, further establishing Athens as a year-round destination.
Notable Development in 2024
• Air China: It increased its frequency on the Beijing–Athens route to five times per week from three flights per week effective April 1.
• Juneyao Airlines: Launched the first-ever direct Shanghai–Athens route on April 2.
• LOT Polish Airlines: Resumed Warsaw–Athens flights on April 11.
• Norse Atlantic Airways: Inaugurated direct Athens–New York (JFK) flights on May 30.
• Smartwings: The airline opened a new route from Prague to Athens, offering two flights per week starting in May.
• United Airlines: Added a seasonal daily route to Chicago (O'Hare), increasing flights from Greece by more than 30% for 2024.
• Air Arabia: Began Sharjah–Athens direct flights on June 28.
• Asiana Airlines: Offered the second non-stop link between Seoul and Athens, complementing the existing Korean Air services that began in June.
• Delta Air Lines and American Airlines: Extended their seasonal flying programs in Athens, starting services earlier than planned.
• Emirates: Increased Dubai–Athens frequency and continued to offer its seasonal Athens–New York EWR flying as year-round.
• easyJet: Continued adding new flying to/from Athens during 2025.
A Record for Greek Aviation
Excellent performances for Athens International Airport in 2024 confirm its role as a regional air travel hub. These performances result from the constantly growing prominence of Athens as an international tourist destination and help to develop economic and cultural roles in the city and country.
The outlook for 2025
The outlook for Athens in 2025 is brighter than ever, with 128,249 direct flights already scheduled, up from 119,043 in 2024, according to Cirium.
Such growth underlines Athens's growing appeal as an international tourism and business destination and promises an even greater number of visitors coming to experience its rich history, vibrant culture, and modern attractions.
Having performed exceptionally well on all counts, the airport further cemented its position as a pivotal aviation hub in the region.
Key Achievements in 2024
• Passenger Traffic: AIA welcomed 31.85 million passengers, marking a 13.1% increase compared to 28.1 million in 2023.
• Available Seats: During the year, over 35 million seats were made available.
• Year-to-date Growth: In the period from January to November 2024, passenger traffic increased by 24% and available seats by 29% compared to the 2019 level.
Strong International Traffic
International passenger numbers at the airport expanded by double-digit rates throughout 2024, supported by strong improvements during off-peak periods, further establishing Athens as a year-round destination.
Notable Development in 2024
• Air China: It increased its frequency on the Beijing–Athens route to five times per week from three flights per week effective April 1.
• Juneyao Airlines: Launched the first-ever direct Shanghai–Athens route on April 2.
• LOT Polish Airlines: Resumed Warsaw–Athens flights on April 11.
• Norse Atlantic Airways: Inaugurated direct Athens–New York (JFK) flights on May 30.
• Smartwings: The airline opened a new route from Prague to Athens, offering two flights per week starting in May.
• United Airlines: Added a seasonal daily route to Chicago (O'Hare), increasing flights from Greece by more than 30% for 2024.
• Air Arabia: Began Sharjah–Athens direct flights on June 28.
• Asiana Airlines: Offered the second non-stop link between Seoul and Athens, complementing the existing Korean Air services that began in June.
• Delta Air Lines and American Airlines: Extended their seasonal flying programs in Athens, starting services earlier than planned.
• Emirates: Increased Dubai–Athens frequency and continued to offer its seasonal Athens–New York EWR flying as year-round.
• easyJet: Continued adding new flying to/from Athens during 2025.
A Record for Greek Aviation
Excellent performances for Athens International Airport in 2024 confirm its role as a regional air travel hub. These performances result from the constantly growing prominence of Athens as an international tourist destination and help to develop economic and cultural roles in the city and country.
The outlook for 2025
The outlook for Athens in 2025 is brighter than ever, with 128,249 direct flights already scheduled, up from 119,043 in 2024, according to Cirium.
Such growth underlines Athens's growing appeal as an international tourism and business destination and promises an even greater number of visitors coming to experience its rich history, vibrant culture, and modern attractions.
