By Lila Chotzoglou

 

 

Athens International Airport (AIA) announced total revenue increased by 10.2% to 665.5 million euros in 2024 compared to 603.72 million in 2023.

 

The significant increase in passenger traffic of 13.1% and commercial growth contributed to both aviation and non-aviation activities.

 

In particular:

 

· Adjusted EBITDA amounted to 424.8 million, recording an increase of 15.7% compared to 2023, while the adjusted EBITDA margin reached 63.8%.

 

· Profit after tax increased by 4.4 million to 235.9 million euros, recording an increase of 1.9% compared to 231.5 million euros in 2023.

 

· Distribution of 100% of the net profit for the fiscal year 2024, corresponding to a gross dividend of approximately 0.78 per share, will be proposed to the Annual General Meeting.

 

 

Higher Passenger Traffic – Accelerated Investments

 

Considering the strong growth in passenger traffic, AIA announced the acceleration of the airport expansion program, meeting the target to serve 33 million passengers per year earlier than initially planned. The airport has set a goal to serve 40 million passengers by 2032.

 

The airport expansion will be financed in part through a share capital increase for investments in aviation activities, allowing for a return in accordance with the regulatory framework governing the company. The share capital increase will be carried out through an optional Scrip Dividend Program of up to 100 million euros from the profits of 2024 and an additional up to 140 million euros from the profits of the following three years.

 

12.4% increase in passenger traffic at Greek airports in January

 

Passenger traffic rose by 12.4% at all airports in the country in January 2025.

 

More specifically, according to data from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), passenger traffic reached 2,712,144 in January. In the corresponding period of 2024, passenger traffic stood at 2,413,403.

 

Regarding the number of aircraft movements (arrivals and departures of domestic and international aircraft) for January 2025, at all 39 airports in the country, whose air traffic control is mainly exercised by the Hellenic Aviation Authority, an increase of 5.8% was recorded compared to 2024. In particular, in the first month of 2025, a total of 24,200 flights were carried out, compared to 22,874 flights in January 2024.

 

In addition, passenger traffic at the 24 airports managed by the Hellenic Aviation Authority (Heraklion, Kalamata, Alexandroupoli, Limnos, Astypalaia, Ioannina, Chios, Kozani, Kastoria, Karpathos, Kythira, Milos, Skyros, Nea Anchialos, Paros, Syros, Araxos, Naxos, Kalymnos, Ikaria, Kastelorizo, Kasos, Leros, Sitia) registered an increase in January 2025, compared to January 2024.

According to the statistics of the Civil Aviation Authority, the total number of passengers (arrivals and departures of international and domestic passengers) amounted to 219,777 in January 2025, compared to 195,251 in 2024.