Fraport says passenger traffic at its airports reached 35.22 million in the first 11 months of 2024, reflecting 6.4% year-on-year growth.
Fraport Greece ’s positive strategy is evident in its 2024 results, with the company having achieved a new record of 36.5 million passengers, an increase of 6% compared to the last year.
According to Fraport's data, more than 35 million passengers (specifically 35.2 million) were handled by Fraport-managed airports during the 11 months.
Fraport CEO Dr. Stefan Schulte estimates that by 2024, the airport will handle 330,000 passengers, with projections exceeding 500,000 annually by the decade's end.
Notably, international traffic at Mykonos airport saw a steep decline of 20.2% in October, while domestic traffic registered a modest increase of 4.3%, insufficient to offset the losses in international arrivals.
Athens International Airport (AIA) is expected to experience further expansion in flight operations in 2025 from the United States
Nine regional airports across Greece will not be handling flights due to scheduled runway reconstruction works.
Conversely, among the popular island destinations, Mykonos was the only airport to report a decline,
Runway activity will be suspended at Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Corfu, Mykonos, Santorini, Samos, Rhodes, Lesvos, and Kavala airports in the coming months.
Overall, during the first half of 2024, Fraport Greece's airports achieved remarkable results, handling more than 12.7 million passengers, a 7.8% increase compared to 2023.
According to official data from Fraport Greece, in February 636,866 passengers were handled compared to 558,903 last year, with all airports showing positive growth
Thessaloniki Airport stood out for its cleanliness and services in the 2023 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards.