Athens International Airport

Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (Greek: Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών “Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος”, IATA: ATH, ICAO: LGAV) began operations on 28 March 2001. It is the main international airport for Athens and the Attica region, and remains the busiest in Greece. AIA is the hub and primary base for Aegean Airlines, and also hosts several other Greek carriers. As of 2024, the airport carried 31.85 million passengers, a 13.1% increase over the previous year, and recorded 268,301 aircraft movements.

In January 2025, AIA served 1.8 million passengers — 14.5% more than in January 2024, with international traffic up 18.7% and domestic traffic up 5.1%. During the first three months of 2025, it handled 5.81 million passengers, which represents an 11.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

The airport has ambitious expansion plans: according to its 2024 annual report, AIA aims to scale up capacity to 40 million passengers per year by 2032, including a 148,000 m² terminal expansion plus more aircraft stands and greatly expanded retail space. In recognition of its excellent performance, Athens International Airport won the ACI Europe 2025 Best Airport Award in the 25–40 million passengers category, praised for its route development and passenger experience.

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ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HISTORY

The airport was constructed to replace the now-closed Athens (Ellinikon) International Airport, as the latter had reached its saturation point with no physical space for further growth. Studies for a new airport had been carried out from as early as the 1970s, with as many as 19 different locations being looked at before an area close to the town of Spata was chosen as suitable. Athens Airport SA, a state-owned company, was established in 1978 to proceed with the plans. The project was revived in 1991 with an international tender for a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) partner, and the German firm Hochtief was selected for its expertise in airport construction and management.

Construction officially began in 1990s, with the design focusing on modern facilities, advanced security systems, and the capacity to handle both domestic and international traffic efficiently. The airport was strategically planned to accommodate future growth, with multiple runways, spacious terminals, and integrated transport connections to the city and surrounding regions. Athens International Airport officially opened in March 2001, just in time to handle the increasing passenger traffic leading up to the 2004 Summer Olympics, and it has since become the main gateway to Greece, serving millions of passengers annually.

Airport Info:

Longitude: 37°56′11″ N
Latitude: 23°56′40″ E
Elevation: 308 ft (94 m)
Runway Length: 4000/3800 m.
Runway Width: 45 m
Surface: Asphalt

 

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GENERAL AVIATION FACILITY

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Since opening in 2004, The General Aviation Facility has become a principal private jet terminal in Greece and during the Athens Olympic Games, seamlessly handled thousands of VIP Clients. Situated 20 miles from the heart of Athens, the elite traveler can reach the capital and surrounding areas easily. General Aviation Facility is approximately 3,800 square feet and located to the north end of Athens airport adjacent to Gate 12. It operates on a 24 hour basis and the business lounge seats up to 30 VIP passengers in comfortable private surroundings, which are equipped with the latest technology. Parking at Athens GAF is free. There are 55 parking spaces adjacent to the terminal. The car park is secure and monitored 24 hours.

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Athens

Athens is dotted with the fantastic ruins of ancient temples and archeological sites.  For more than 2,500 years, a European metropolis has grown around its most significant and eternal landmark, the Acropolis.  Built on a rocky plateau, the Acropolis is an architectural wonder that towers over the city.  While it may be the birthplace of democracy, Athens is also a creative, modern capital that steps to its own beat.  Get a taste of its café culture, rooftop bars, traditional music clubs and historic neighborhoods of Monastiraki or city center.  Or visit the Athenian Riviera where the palm tree lined streets, sea-facing taverns, open air nightclubs and beautiful beaches showcase another face to Greek city life.

 

 

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