Fraport’s Greek Regional Airports Set for Record 2025 After Strong 10-Month Passenger Traffic

• 28 November, 25

Greece’s tourism sector continues to show strong resilience, with the 14 regional airports managed by Fraport Greece posting solid growth in the first ten months of 2025. The performance paves the way for the highest annual passenger traffic in the company’s history.

According to the latest data, these airports handled 35.2 million passengers from January to October, an increase of 1 million travelers (+2.7%) compared with the same period last year. Fraport Greece forecasts 37 million passengers for the full year, driven mainly by international traffic, while domestic numbers remained stable due to the Santorini earthquake early in the year.

George Vilos, Executive Director of Development at Fraport Greece, noted that without the earthquake’s impact, full-year traffic would likely approach 37.5 million, with growth exceeding 4%.

The UK, Germany, and the Nordic countries remain the top source markets, while the United States—despite having no direct regional-airport routes—has risen to become the eighth-largest market.

Santorini and Mykonos Decline, While Most Other Airports Grow

Out of the 14 airports, 12 recorded growth in the first ten months of 2025.

The only exceptions were:

• Santorini: Expected to decline 15%, mainly due to reduced bookings after the early-year earthquake.
• Mykonos: Expected to fall 2%, marking its third consecutive year of decline.

In contrast, less crowded destinations such as Aktio, Skiathos, and Mytilini saw strong increases, reflecting a shift in traveler preference from saturated hotspots to quieter holiday areas.

October Traffic Remains Strong, Extending Tourist Season Momentum

In October alone, passenger traffic reached 3.5 million, up 3.7% year-on-year.

Top-performing airports included:

• Thessaloniki: +9.7% (+67,000 passengers)
• Corfu: +12.5% (+50,000 passengers)
• Chania: +8.7% (+35,000 passengers)

Santorini, however, continued to decline, down 19.3% (–56,000 passengers).

Season Extension as a National Priority: 89 Airlines, 886 Routes in Operation

Fraport Greece’s network currently includes:

• 89 airlines
• Serving 40 countries
• Operating 886 routes, including 48 newly added this year

Ryanair and Aegean remain the two largest carriers, with 17% and 16% market share, respectively.

To support Greece’s strategy to extend the tourism season, Fraport Greece is providing stronger financial incentives to airlines operating routes in March, April, October, and November, helping accelerate the country’s “de-seasonalization” plans.

Vilos said: “Extending Greece’s tourism season is a clear strategic priority — and it is becoming a reality.”

Corfu Benefits from Growth: Corfu Acharavi Hotel Becomes Key Investment Project

Among Fraport’s airport network, Corfu has been one of the top performers. Increasing passenger volumes have driven rising demand for high-quality accommodation. One of the most notable investment projects gaining attention is Corfu Acharavi Hotel Collection By Wyndham, developed by Mercan Group. This four-star beachfront resort offering 148 rooms and expanding to 255 rooms by 2025, making it one of the island’s largest hotels. Its competitive pricing strengthens its market position, with nearby four-star hotels averaging €152–€247 per night, while Acharavi Hotel maintains an estimated seasonal rate of around €122, creating an attractive value proposition for both travelers and investors.

This gives the resort a strong value-for-money advantage, along with the benefits of an international brand.

Seasonal Operating Model

Most Corfu hotels close from November to March, operating mainly during the April–October peak season.

Corfu Acharavi Hotel’s strategy targets spring and summer demand and uses an all-inclusive model to boost spending per guest.

With Fraport-managed airport traffic continuing to rise, destinations such as Corfu are enjoying sustained demand — while international-brand expansions like the Corfu Acharavi Hotel further enhance the island’s global appeal.

Cre: Greek Travel Pages