Athens International Airport recorded a historic passenger-traffic record in August, surpassing 4 million passengers in a single month for the first time.
According to preliminary statistics from Athens International Airport, total passenger traffic reached 4.03 million, marking a 3.7% increase compared with August 2025.
Domestic passenger traffic rose by 2.4%, while international traffic increased by 4.3% year-on-year.
During the first eight months of 2026, Athens International Airport handled 23.71 million passengers, an increase of 4.4% compared with the same period in 2025.
Domestic traffic increased by 4.3%, while international passenger traffic grew by 4.4%.
The figures underline continued growth in air travel through the Greek capital, with both domestic and international demand contributing to the airport’s strong performance.
The airport handled 198,571 flights during the first eight months of 2026, representing a 3.9% increase compared with the corresponding period last year.
Domestic flights rose by 4.8%, while international flights increased by 3.2%.
