Aviation

The air travel market is thriving, with airlines effectively responding to the growing demand, according to IATA.

Athens, Greece, was one of Air Serbia’s most popular Mediterranean destinations in September.

State-run regional airports in Greece served over 5.8 million passengers during the summer 2024 months.

UK leisure travel group Jet2 has announced the addition of new routes to five Greek destinations in its summer 2026 schedule.

Fraport Greece organized a special culinary event at Thessaloniki Airport to showcase local gastronomy on the occasion of the World Tourism Day 2024.

The European Commission and EASA advise airlines and passengers to avoid the airspaces of Lebanon and Israel due to escalating conflict. The recommendation is valid until October 31 and may be reviewed.

The first waterways — locations designated for seaplane takeoff and landing operations — in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace have been officially approved by Greek authorities.

Ryanair will open new routes from Zakynthos to Stockholm Arlanda, and Corfu and Thessaloniki to Gothenburg for summer 2025.

German tour operator alltours has expanded its flight program to the Greek islands of Crete and Rhodes until late November.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) is exploring the establishment of an aviation academy in Greece, according to HCAA Governor Christos Tsitouras.