In parallel, a new call is expected in the coming weeks for 75 fixed-term driver-firefighters, who will staff firefighting and rescue units at 18 regional airports managed by the HCAA.

The airports in Crete stood out, with 1.9 million landing on the island—over 86 thousand—reflecting a 4.7% uptick compared to the respective period in 2024.

The airport will cover an area of 6,030 acres and is expected to accommodate 10 million passengers annually from the moment it becomes operational.

Passenger traffic at Greek airports operated by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority recorded a 14% uptick in the first quarter of 2025, according to data published by the HCAA. There was a 9.2% increase in passenger traffic across all Greek airports during the first four months of 2025. Passenger traffic from January to April 2025 […]

Greek airports posted a 4.8% rise in international air arrivals during the January–March 2025 period, with a total of 1.6 million visitors landing in the country, according to a report by the Greek Tourism Confederation Institute (INSETE). This marks an increase of 77,000 travelers compared to the same quarter in 2024. The Greek capital saw […]

Heraklion International Airport in Crete experienced an impressive 30% rise in passenger numbers in February 2025, serving 125,133 travelers compared to 96,267 the previous year.

The steady extension of the tourist season is fueling optimism, highlighting Greece’s strong position as a top global destination.

The Civil Aviation Authority announced that total passengers recorded at all airports in Greece exceeded 76.24 million over the first 11-month period of the year