Fraport Greece expects passenger numbers across its 14 regional airports to reach 37 million in 2025—an all-time high, the company announced during a briefing event. According to George Vilos, General Director of Development, 35.2 million passengers travelled through the airports in the first ten months of the year, about one million more than in 2024, marking a 2.7% increase.

Since 2016, the year before the concession began, total traffic has risen by 45%, a shift attributed to both the strength of Greek tourism and extensive upgrades to airport infrastructure.
CEO Alexander Zinell noted that the steady rise “demonstrates the momentum of Greek tourism and the importance of investing in infrastructure.”

International Markets Lead the Surge

The increase is driven almost entirely by international arrivals, which grew 3.5%, while domestic traffic remained flat, partly due to reduced demand for Santorini following early-year seismic activity. Vilos highlighted that 81% of travelers at the regional airports now come from abroad. The UK remains the top market, followed by Germany and Scandinavia, despite some softness in Swedish arrivals.

Visitors from the United States continue to climb, now ranking eighth with a 2.7% share, even without direct flights to the regional airports. Most U.S. travelers enter via Athens International Airport before connecting onward. In Chania alone, American arrivals jumped 75% this year. Overall, 75.7% of passengers originate from Europe, while extending the tourism season remains a central objective.

Santorini and Mykonos Slide

Twelve of the fourteen destinations managed by Fraport Greece posted gains. The exceptions were Santorini, set to close the year down roughly 15% due to quake-related cancellations, and Mykonos, which recorded a third consecutive annual decline, totaling 6.5%.

€200 Million in New Investments

Fraport Greece is launching a new 200 million euros investment round to expand capacity and enhance services. To date, more than 2 billion euros has been invested in the modernization of the regional network.

Kalamata Upgrade Takes Shape

The next major project is the upgrade of Kalamata Airport, with a 40-year concession beginning in January. Plans include a 9,000-sq-meter terminal—triple the current size—scheduled for completion ahead of 2028.