Athens Airport
Athens International Airport is located 33 kilometres southeast of the city, an ideal stopover for visiting both the city, mainland Greece and the islands.
Greece has an extensive airport network that effectively connects the mainland with the numerous islands of the Aegean and Ionian seas. The Greek airport system comprises more than 40 civil airports, 15 of which are international airports that handle the country’s heaviest tourist and commercial traffic.
The main airports are concentrated in the most popular tourist destinations: Athens is the main international hub, while the Greek islands with airports such as Santorini, Mykonos, Crete and Rhodes serve as privileged gateways to the most visited islands. During the peak summer season, many of these airports experience traffic increases of more than 300% compared to the winter months.
Seasonality strongly characterises Greek air traffic: while some airports such as Athens and Thessaloniki operate all year round with regular flights, many island airports concentrate their activity in the months of April to October, when airlines operate direct connections from all over Europe.
Athens International Airport is Greece’s main gateway, located 33 kilometres south-east of the capital’s centre. Inaugurated in 2001, this modern hub handles over 25 million passengers annually and serves as a hub for the national carrier Aegean Airlines.
The facility has two main terminals that can accommodate intercontinental wide-body aircraft. The airport offers direct connections to over 130 destinations worldwide and is the ideal starting point for domestic flights to the Greek islands.
Thessaloniki Macedonia Airport is the second most important airport in Greece, located 13 kilometres south-east of the city centre. This airport handles around 7 million passengers annually and is the main gateway to northern Greece and the Balkan region.
Its strategic location makes it ideal for reaching destinations such as the Chalkidiki Peninsula, the Meteors, Mount Olympus and further afield to the Balkans. The airport has a modern terminal that was renovated in 2021.
Heraklion Airport is the main airport of Crete, located 5 kilometres east of the city centre. With over 8 million passengers annually, it is one of the busiest airports in Greece during the summer season, handling mainly European charter and low-cost flights.
Its proximity to the centre makes it particularly convenient for visitors, while its central location on the island facilitates access to major Cretan attractions such as Knossos, Rethymnon and the beaches of the north coast. The airport underwent major modernisation works that were completed in 2022.
Chania Airport serves the western part of Crete and is located on the Akrotiri Peninsula, 14 kilometres from Chania city. This airport handles around 3 million passengers annually and is the ideal gateway to visit the famous beaches of Balos and Elafonissi.
The facility, completely renovated in 2019, has a modern terminal capable of accommodating medium and long-haul aircraft. The strategic location facilitates access to the attractions of Western Crete and maritime connections to the Peloponnese.
Diagoras Airport is located 14 kilometres south-west of Rhodes town, in the locality of Paradisi. With approximately 5 million passengers annually, it is one of the most important airports in the Dodecanese and the main access point for visiting the southern Aegean islands.
The airport has a terminal that was renovated in 2020 and efficiently handles summer tourist flows. Its central location on the island facilitates access to both the medieval city of Rhodes and the famous seaside resorts such as Lindos and Faliraki.
Mykonos Airport is located 4 km south-east of Mykonos town (Chora) and is considered one of the most exclusive airports in Greece. It handles around 1.5 million passengers annually, with a significant increase in private and charter flights during the summer.
Its privileged position in the Cyclades archipelago makes it an ideal starting point for island hopping to Santorini, Paros and Naxos. The airport has benefited from recent investments to improve its VIP infrastructure for international luxury customers.
Santorini Airport is located 6 kilometres south-east of Fira, the island’s capital. Despite its small size, it handles over 2 million passengers annually due to the island’s worldwide popularity as a destination for weddings and romantic trips.
The airport, exposed to the typical Cycladic winds, requires special care in landing operations. It is the main gateway to one of the most photographed destinations in the world, with its characteristic sunsets over the caldera and Cycladic architecture.
Kos Airport is located in the west-central part of the island, 24 kilometres from Kos town. It handles around 2.5 million passengers annually and is the main airport of the Dodecanese after Rhodes, also serving as a base to the smaller islands of the archipelago.
The infrastructure allows the landing of large aircraft, including intercontinental flights. The airport underwent major modernisation works completed in 2019, significantly improving services for passengers.
Corfu Airport is located 3 kilometres south of Corfu Town, in the locality of Kanoni. With around 3 million passengers annually, it is the main airport of the Ionian Islands and one of the most scenic in Greece due to its landings over the famous Mouse Island.
The airport stretches over a narrow strip of land between two lagoons, creating one of the most spectacular approaches in Europe. It effectively serves the entire island of Corfu and is a starting point for exploring the other Ionian Islands.
Greece has several regional airports serving smaller islands and specialised destinations. Skiathos Airport is famous for its location that ends practically on the beach, creating a unique spectacle for bathers. Zakynthos Airport serves the island of Caretta Caretta turtles, while Kefalonia Airport facilitates access to the most beautiful beaches of the Ionian Islands.
Cyclades airports such as Paros and Naxos operate mainly during the summer, facilitating island hopping. Samos Airport in the North Aegean is an important gateway to Turkey and the less touristy islands.
Many of these smaller airports have benefited from Fraport Greece’s investments, improving standards of safety and comfort. Seasonality remains a distinguishing feature, however, with many airports suspending commercial flights during the winter months.
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