Kalamata Airport awarded 40‑year concession to Fraport‑Delta‑Pilea consortium

The Greek government signed a 40‑year concession agreement for Kalamata International Airport, transferring management to a consortium composed of Germany's Fraport AG (51%), Delta Airport Investments of the Kopelouzos Group (24.5%) and Pileas AE of the Konstantakopoulos Group (24.5%). The deal, valued at €45.2 million, includes an upfront payment of €45 million and a commitment to invest at least €28.3 million in airport upgrades during the first three years. Additional financial terms give the state a 10% share of the consortium’s equity and a variable annual fee of 0.10% of revenues from the fourth year onward.

The upgrade programme will renovate terminals, expand the aircraft‑parking area by about 50 stremmata, install modern digital and telecommunications systems, and add new commercial spaces such as duty‑free shops and cafés. The aim is to transform Kalamata Airport into one of the country’s most modern regional hubs, boosting tourism and connectivity for the Peloponnese. The transition of operations is scheduled for autumn, after the peak summer season, with full completion targeted for summer 2028. Officials, including the Ministers of Finance and Infrastructure and the Regional Governor of Peloponnese, highlighted the project’s strategic importance for regional development and international accessibility.