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CEO’s note

“2018 turned out to be
our most exciting year
yet! The 14 airports
recorded – for the
second year running
– a very high increase
in passenger traffic,
a strong reminder of
Greece’s dominant
role in the global
tourist industry”.
«Το 2018 αποδείχθηκε
συναρπαστικό
έτος για εμάς. Τα
14 αεροδρόμια
κατέγραψαν -για
δεύτερη συνεχή
χρονιά- μεγάλη
αύξηση της
επιβατικής κίνησης,
που καταδεικνύει
τον ηγετικό ρόλο
της Ελλάδας στην
παγκόσμια τουριστική
βιομηχανία».

while the airports of Kavala, Zakynthos,
Rhodes and Chania are being fully
remodelled with works to be completed in
Dear Traveller, 2019.
The end of the 2018 summer season enabled
us to gear up and push forward for the
Thank you for choosing one of the 14 destinations lengthy construction season ahead. These
served by airports operated by Fraport Greece. developments are encouraging for us and
2018 turned out to be our most exciting year yet! The more importantly for Greek tourism. We
14 airports recorded – for the second year running are particularly proud that in the middle of
– a very high increase in passenger traffic, a strong the tourist season the major construction
reminder of Greece’s dominant role in the global projects that were in progress, continued
tourist industry. uninterruptedly and at a steady pace without
Greece is at the top of the tourists’ preferences affecting the operational functioning of
around the world. This is inextricably linked to the airports. The new terminals will serve
growth in aviation. This beautiful land with its both the needs of passengers and airport
exceptional climate, wonderful beaches & landscape, employees, while providing modern
culture and unique hospitality will benefit from the amenities to the increased number of
creation of modern and user friendly airports. travellers.
This year also marked for us the launch of major During this winter period, travellers
works for the construction of five brand-new will have the opportunity to enjoy the
terminals in Thessaloniki, Corfu, Kefalonia, Kos and magnificent landscapes of mainland Greece
Mytilene, as well as major remodelling works at the and Crete as well as to discover the wild
rest of the airports. beauty at 10 islands in the Aegean and
Aktion, Skiathos, Mykonos, Samos and Santorini Ionian where the seascapes are breathtaking
airports are gradually being expanded and upgraded, and cultural experiences are unique.

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