Athens International Airport

Athens International Airport, "Eleftherios Venizelos", was awarded by Airports Council International-Europe (ACI) as "Europe's Best Airport for 2014" in the 10-25 million passenger category.  The Greek airport was distinguished for "its high economic performance in a very challenging context, its excellent work in...

After a two-year absence, Singapore Airlines is preparing for a dynamic return to the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. Singapore Airlines will be operating twice a week from June 9 to October 9 2014, offering direct flights from Athens...

Greek investors and Chinese real estate companies are gearing up to build the Greek China Town next to Athens International Airport. A new property of 120 hectares will be added to the city plan, paving the way for large-scale...

Travelers in the International Airport of Athens increased by 28% this April compared with the same month of 2013. The fact that Catholic and Orthodox Easter were celebrated at the same time this year, in combination with the large increase...

The Chinese consortium consisting of Friedmann Pacific Asset Management Ltd (FPAM) and Shenzhen Airport (Group) Co announced their interest in becoming the principal shareholders of the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos and taking over the management. FPAM’s CEO, Eric Cheng...

The 150 newly established airline routes from Athens, Greece shows that 2014 will be a year of recovery for Athens International Airport, Eleftherios Venizelos. The 150 new weekly flights will start in the summer season. Aegean Airlines has announced an...

According to data published by Athens International Airport in Greece, January 2014 traffic was up 6.9% y-o-y - the first January with a positive sign since 2010. Looking in more detail, international passengers increased by 10.9% and domestic ones were...

The privatization of the former Ellinikon International Airport of Athens, located seven kilometers south of Athens, is reaching its final stage. The Board of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) is expected on Thursday, to approve the draft contract...

Two Romanian nationals were being questioned by police Wednesday following their arrest at Athens International Airport with 12 kilograms of methamphetamine. Greek authorities say they have made a record seizure of a dangerous synthetic drug that has become increasingly popular...

What a difference a year makes. In 2012, Greek tourism took a big hit in the aftermath of images of protests, strikes and riots against austerity measures. This year, with Greeks largely surrendering, it's been relatively calm and visitors...