AIA's 2016 record traffic volumes
Passengers: 20.02 million (+10.7%) Flights: 189,137 (+7.4%)
Overall, in 2016, the Athens International Airport recorded an all-time high performance, with 20.02 million passengers, surpassing previous year traffic by 1.9 million (+10.7%). Both domestic and international passengers achieved double-digit growth levels of 11.2% and 10.4%, respectively, reaching 7.15 million and 12.87 million. This growth was driven by both the Greek residents’ dynamic growth of 15%, as well as the foreign visιtors’ robust rise of 8%.
Number of flights amounted to 189,137 and demonstrated a rise of 7.4% compared to prior year levels. Both domestic and international flights demonstrated growth, at the level of 6.4% and 8.1%, respectively.