The 14 regional airports managed by Fraport Greece welcomed more than 37 million passengers in 2025, marking a 3% increase compared with 2024, according to a Fraport announcement.
Passenger traffic results for both December and the full year highlight the steady upward trend of the regional airports and their long-standing contribution to Greek tourism and the national economy, the company said. The sustained increase in passenger numbers throughout the year further strengthens Greece’s position as an attractive and competitive tourism destination, while also supporting local communities and tourism activity nationwide.
In December 2025 alone, the 14 airports handled more than 881,000 passengers, up 9.4% year-on-year. The strong winter performance underscores the resilience of passenger demand beyond the peak summer season and reflects the overall positive momentum seen throughout 2025.
Flight activity also increased during the year. Domestic flights rose by 1.1% to 86,971, while international flights grew by 3.2% to 196,382. Overall flight traffic, combining domestic and international operations, increased by 2.5%, indicating steady demand for air connections to Greek destinations.
Thessaloniki Airport “Macedonia” recorded particularly strong growth. Passenger traffic at the airport rose by 10.7% in December, adding approximately 56,000 passengers and bringing total monthly traffic to 580,267. On an annual basis, passenger numbers at Thessaloniki increased by 8.2% in 2025, reaching nearly 8 million travelers, reinforcing the airport’s growing role in both the domestic and international aviation network.
Rhodes “Diagoras” Airport also stood out among the regional airports, surpassing 7 million passengers in 2025, a 2.5% increase compared with the previous year. December traffic at the airport rose by 8.4% to 72,624 passengers, highlighting Rhodes’ continued strength as a major international tourism destination.
Fraport Greece noted that between 2017 and 2025, a total of 249.6 million passengers passed through its 14 regional airports, underlining their pivotal role in connecting Greece with international markets.
Commenting on the results, Fraport Greece CEO Alexander Zinell said that the company’s performance in 2025 demonstrated the strong performance of Fraport Greece and steady demand for Greek destinations, despite a challenging operating environment marked by geopolitical uncertainty and extraordinary events, including seismic activity in Santorini. He emphasised that further targeted investments in critical infrastructure and services, supported by close cooperation between public and private stakeholders, are essential to maintain momentum and ensure the long-term resilience of Greek tourism.