Greece Sees 25% Increase in Bookings from Austrian Market for Summer 2025

GNTO Representatives at the Ferien-Messe Wien 2025. Photo source: GNTO

Bookings from Austria to Greece for the upcoming summer season have risen by 25 percent, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO).

This data was shared by the GNTO following its participation in the Ferien-Messe Wien 2025 tourism exhibition that ran January 16-19 in Vienna.

The organization attributes the growth to new air connections, increased seat capacity, additional flights, and a longer tourism season, further cementing Greece’s position as a “top summer destination” for Austrian travelers.

During the Ferien-Messe Wien expo, leading European tour operators informed GNTO representatives that Austrians favor destinations such as Athens, Heraklion, Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Rhodes, Corfu, Chania, Kos, Mykonos, Santorini, Kalamata, Karpathos, Zakynthos, and Kefalonia. Notably, Heraklion and Rhodes will enjoy daily flight connections from Austria throughout the 2025 tourism season, which is expected to extend until November.

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Ferien-Messe Wien is one of Central Europe’s largest travel fairs, serving as a key meeting point for leading tourism professionals to showcase trends and address industry challenges. This year’s event featured 450 exhibitors from 36 countries and attracted approximately 75,000 visitors.

The GNTO, along with representatives from various Greek regions, took part in the exhibition to showcase Greece’s diverse attractions, capturing the attention of international tourism professionals and travelers alike.

TUI: 40 percent increase in 2025 bookings for Greece

Sky Express Representative Ioulia Frenkoglou, GNTO Austria Member I. Rafalias, and Stavroula Skaltsi, Head of the GNTO Austria. Photo source: GNTO

During the exhibition, Stavroula Skaltsi, head of the GNTO’s branch in Austria, and Greek representatives met with TUI CEO Gottfried Matt to discuss tourism trends.

Matt highlighted a 40 percent increase in bookings for Greece compared to 2024, showcasing the country’s growing appeal among Austrian travelers. Similarly, the CEOs of Dertour, Springer Reisen, and Ideal Tours reported comparable growth trends, underscoring Greece’s strong demand in the Austrian market.

Austrian Airlines adds Limnos to 2025 summer flights schedule

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Building on these positive indicators, the GNTO’s networking efforts with Austrian Airlines, Austria’s national carrier, led to significant announcements. The airline this year added Limnos Island to its flight schedule and revealed plans to increase seat capacity to Greece by 18 percent, expanding its overall schedule to cater to the rising demand for Greek destinations.

Currently, Austria is directly connected to 23 Greek destinations by flights, many of which operate from regional airports across the country, further enhancing travel accessibility.

The Greek delegation included representatives from the regions of Central Macedonia, the Ionian Islands, and Crete, as well as the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO), and the municipalities of Skiathos, Volos, and Pelion, along with other Greek institutions.