Airport arrivals rise 8% in January-August

Just under a quarter of the arrivals were recorded in August, with 4.5 million registered, reflecting a 7.4% increase or 311,000 more than in August 2023.

All regions recorded an increase in air arrivals except for the islands of the Cyclades, which saw a 1% annual drop in the first eight months of the years.

The Peloponnese saw a 12% rise, followed by the Dodecanese and Crete, with an increase of 10.6% and 6.3% respectively. Regional airports in general experienced a 6% expansion.

Kathimerini