Record tourism year in Athens: airport passenger traffic increased by 25% in 2023
According to major Greek news portal Kathimerini, the city recorded its highest ever tourist arrivals.
Athens has become Greece’s top tourist destination this year. The number of international arrivals has already surpassed that of 2019, when a record high was recorded. Thousands of tourists have filled the streets of Athens and the beaches of Attica, making the capital a popular destination. This has been caused by direct access to the coastline with well-developed infrastructure.
In September this year, Athens International Airport welcomed 3 million visitors, which is 16.3% more than in 2022 and 11.8% more than in pre-pandemic period of 2019.
Overall, the airport’s passenger traffic totalled 21.68 million in the first nine months of 2023. This figure is 25.7% more than in 2022 and 8.6% more than in 2019.
Source: Kathimerini
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