Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport up 23.4% in May
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- 12 Jun 2023
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Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport witnessed a significant surge in May, with a remarkable increase of 23.4%. This upturn in numbers reflects a positive trend in the aviation industry and highlights the airport's growing popularity as a major hub for travelers. In this article, we will delve into the factors contributing to this growth and explore the implications for both the airport and the broader tourism sector.
In May, there was a remarkable surge in passenger traffic at Athens International Airport, with a total of 2,538,086 passengers. This represents a significant increase of 23.4% compared to May 2022 and 11.1% compared to the same month in 2019.
Both domestic and international traffic surpassed the levels recorded in 2022, with domestic traffic experiencing a growth of 20.6% and international traffic witnessing a growth of 24.8%. In comparison to May 2019, domestic passenger traffic showed a notable increase of 15.6%, and international traffic rose by 9.1%.
During the period from January to May, the cumulative number of passengers reached 9.15 million, marking a substantial surge of 39.9% compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, and a 5.9% increase from 2019. Domestic traffic demonstrated a significant growth of 29.9%, while international traffic experienced a remarkable surge of 45.1% compared to 2022. Furthermore, when compared to 2019, domestic and international traffic witnessed increases of 7.9% and 4.9%, respectively.
The total number of scheduled flights during the five months amounted to 80,878, reflecting a notable rise of 17.4% from 2022 and 4.1% from 2019. Domestic flights increased by 10.4%, whereas international flights witnessed a growth of 23.4% from 2022, and 8.0% and 1.3% from 2019, respectively.
