Photo source: Fraport Greece
Passenger traffic across Greece’s 14 regional airports reached new heights in 2025, recording notable increases throughout the year, according to their operator Fraport Greece.
Latest data showed that 37.116 million passengers traveled through the airports in 2025, marking a 3 percent increase compared with 2024. Compared with 2016—the year before the 14 regional airports were taken over, when passenger numbers stood at 25 million—traffic has risen by 48 percent.
In 2025, the number of domestic flights increased by 1.1 percent to 86,971, while international flights rose by 3.2 percent. Overall, flight activity was up by 2.5 percent.
“The results for 2025 confirm the strong performance of Fraport Greece and sustained demand for Greek destinations, despite a challenging operating environment shaped by geopolitical uncertainty and extraordinary events such as the seismic activity in Santorini,” said Alexander Zinell, CEO of Fraport Greece.
Strong passenger and flight growth marks Greek airports in 2025
From January to December 2025, Greece’s regional airports recorded significant increases in passenger traffic and flight activity.
On an annual basis, passenger traffic at Thessaloniki Airport increased by 8.2 percent in 2025, reaching 7,982,798 passengers. Rhodes Airport also stood out, surpassing 7 million passengers in 2025 and recording annual growth of 2.5 percent compared with 2024.
Kavala, Skiathos, Aktion, and Corfu also welcomed more travelers than in 2024, underscoring their growing appeal among international travelers.
By contrast, Mykonos and Santorini recorded a 2 percent and 16 percent decline in passenger numbers, respectively, due to overcrowding and seismic activity in the Cyclades at the beginning of the year.
December traffic overview
In December alone, the 14 regional airports handled 880,683 passengers, up by 9.4 percent, highlighting the continued demand for Greek destinations during the winter season.
Thessaloniki recorded a 10.7 percent increase in passenger traffic, bringing the monthly total to 580,267 passengers. Rhodes followed with an 8.4 percent rise, handling 72,624 passengers, while Corfu, Kefallonia, and Kavala also saw notable increases in traffic.
Key international markets for Greece
On an annual basis, Greece’s main international markets were the UK, with 7,349,112 travelers, followed by Germany (5,461,250), Italy (2,391,935), Poland (1,956,731), and the Netherlands (1,307,387).
Other top markets for the country included France, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Israel, and the Czech Republic.
According to Fraport Greece, a total of 249.6 million passengers traveled through the company’s 14 regional airports between 2017 and 2025, highlighting their pivotal role in connecting Greece with international tourism markets.
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