Almost half a million more passengers moved through Greek airports in the first half of 2025.

Passenger numbers are on the rise in Greece, as new data shows a 4.7 per cent increase in traffic at the country’s 39 commercial airports from January to July this year. The figures reflect a continued appetite for Greek getaways, from quiet island airstrips to bustling tourist hubs.

Traffic at the 24 Greek airports managed by the Civil Aviation Authority - including Heraklion, Kalamata, Alexandroupoli, Limnos, Astypalaia, Ioannina, Chios, Kozani, Kastoria, Karpathos, Kythira, Milos, Skyros, Nea Anchialos, Paros, Syros, Araxos, Naxos, Kalymnos, Ikaria, Kastelorizo, Kasos, Leros, and Sitia - increased by 6.5 per cent in the first seven months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.

According to official statistics, the total number of passengers (including both domestic and international arrivals and departures) reached 6,633,785 between January and July 2025, up from 6,230,363 during the same period in 2024. (Euronews)