In response to knowledge launched by the Civil Aviation Authority, Greece skilled a considerable improve in passenger site visitors throughout its airports through the first 5 months of the 12 months.

In Might alone, the mixed variety of passengers dealt with at Athens Worldwide Airport, the 14 regional airports managed by Fraport Greece, and different smaller airports surged by 14.6 per cent in comparison with the earlier 12 months, reaching a complete of 6.8 million passengers. From January to Might, the general passenger rely rose by a formidable 28.4 per cent year-on-year, totaling roughly 18 million people. Notably, this determine additionally represents a ten.8 per cent improve in comparison with the identical interval in 2019, signaling a sturdy restoration for the aviation sector.

Athens Airport emerged as the first contributor to the surge in passenger site visitors, accommodating 2.54 million vacationers in Might alone, reflecting a outstanding 23.4 per cent improve in comparison with the earlier 12 months. The 14 regional airports additionally skilled development, dealing with 3.2 million passengers, a notable 10.6 per cent rise from Might 2022. In complete, Athens Airport and the regional airports collectively accounted for 85 per cent of the entire passenger quantity.

Throughout the first 5 months of 2023, Athens Airport witnessed a outstanding annual development fee of 39.9 per cent, with passenger site visitors reaching 9.1 million. Equally, the 14 regional airports recorded a 19.5 per cent improve, serving 6.8 million passengers.

The notable surge in passenger site visitors at Greek airports signifies a constructive pattern for the nation’s aviation trade, reflecting growing confidence amongst vacationers and a powerful restoration from the affect of the worldwide pandemic.