For more than six decades, Ellinikon Airport served as Greece’s gateway to the world. From the glamour of the jet age and the arrival of Olympic Airways’ Boeing 747s to unforgettable farewells, reunions and architectural landmarks, discover the remarkable story of the airport that defined an era of Greek aviation.

On 9 August 1978, Olympic Airways Flight 411 departed Athens for New York and came frighteningly close to disaster. With 418 people aboard, the heavily loaded Boeing 747 struggled to climb, flying just metres above the rooftops of Athens as Captain Sifis Migadis and his crew fought to keep the aircraft airborne. This is the remarkable story of 93 seconds that could have changed the city forever.

Strong airport growth, major airspace modernisation and a high-profile policy debate over the EU’s Entry/Exit System define Week 28 of the Greece & Balkans Aviation Weekly. This edition also explores rising summer operational pressures and renewed regional connectivity as TAROM restores direct flights between Bucharest and Belgrade, offering a comprehensive overview of the week’s most significant aviation developments across Greece and the Balkans.

Strong tourism demand, growing airport investment, airline workforce development and evolving European aviation policy define Week 27 of the Greece & Balkans Aviation Weekly. From Greece’s regional airport concessions and AEGEAN’s pilot programme to operational intelligence and airline strategy across Southeast Europe, this edition explores the developments shaping the region’s aviation industry.

A dominant high-pressure system supports highly stable operations across Greece’s major airports, with clear skies and excellent visibility limiting weather-related disruption. Rising temperatures, particularly in Athens and Thessaloniki, increase heat and aircraft performance considerations, while steady northerly winds shape predictable conditions across the Aegean. Our outlook covers Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion and Rhodes from 05/07 to 11/07.

Record tourism forecasts, growing operational pressures and expanding regional connectivity define Week 26 of the Greece & Balkans Aviation Weekly. From Greece’s expected 52 million international visitors and European airport policy challenges to airline strategy, aviation heritage and Balkan network developments, this edition examines the trends shaping aviation across Southeast Europe.

From new international air links and airport infrastructure developments to evolving EU aviation regulations and airline network strategy, Week 25 explores the key stories shaping aviation across Greece and the Balkans. Discover how airports, airlines and tourism continue adapting to a fast-changing regional landscape in our latest weekly roundup.

Strong passenger growth, new international partnerships, fleet modernization and critical infrastructure upgrades shaped aviation across Greece and the Balkans during Week 24. From expanding regional connectivity to continued investment in airport and airline operations, the week’s developments highlight a sector preparing for sustained growth while navigating the challenges of an increasingly competitive summer season.

The summer season continues to bring new developments across the aviation and tourism sectors of Southeast Europe. In Week 23, this edition examines the trends, challenges and strategic decisions influencing airports, airlines and regional connectivity across Greece and the Balkans.

As Southeast Europe braces for a record-breaking summer peak, Week 22 sees major aviation milestones reshape the region. From Athens Airport's triumph at the Routes Europe 2026 Awards to Air Serbia’s historic long-haul expansion and crucial terminal upgrades in the Balkans, find out how the regional aviation ecosystem is balancing massive capacity demands with operational pressure.

Brussels Airlines launches year-round flights to Athens.

Greece's tourism soars with 24.5% winter growth and continued spring surge, setting up for a potential record-breaking year.

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Greece's tourism sector anticipates welcoming 40 million visitors by 2028, navigating the challenges of overtourism with strategic foresight

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Unveil the mythical charm of Ithaca, Greece's hidden gem—a serene sanctuary untouched by time, awaiting discovery amidst azure waters.

Discover the soaring demand for Greek destinations as airlines schedule 3.3 million seats for May alone. The allure of Greece awaits!

After a two-decade hiatus, Kuwait Airways has reestablished its direct connection between Kuwait and Greece.

The success story of Greece's 14 Regional Airports and the new challenges for aviation and tourism