# Fraport Greece regional airport passenger growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fraport-greece-regional-airport-passenger-growth
> Updated: 2026-09-28T09:25:14.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Fraport Greece has reported significant growth in passenger traffic across its 14 regional airports. In August 2026, the company processed 7.1 million passengers, a 5.1% increase compared to August 2025. This growth was driven largely by international traffic, which rose by 5%, including a 20.6% increase from the Middle East despite regional geopolitical tensions.

While passenger numbers increased, the average load factor saw a slight decline to 86.9% from 88.1% the previous year, a trend attributed to airlines utilizing larger aircraft and expanding flight networks. Specific locations such as Corfu, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, and Kefalonia showed notable performance, with Corfu Airport exceeding 1 million passengers in a single month.

Looking ahead, Thessaloniki Airport is projected to reach a historical record of over 8.2 million travelers this year. Efforts to maintain connectivity include new winter routes to Haifa and ongoing connections with Egypt.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Thessaloniki Airport expects record 8.2 million passengers

Thessaloniki Airport expects to hit a record 8.2 million passengers this year, driven by growing market shares and new flight connections including routes to Egypt and Haifa.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-airport-expects-record-82-million-passengers

### 2026-09-11: Fraport Greece regional airports see 5.1% passenger increase

Fraport Greece reported 7.1 million passengers at its 14 regional Greek airports in August 2026, a 5.1% increase driven by strong international demand and growth in locations like Corfu and Kefalonia.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fraport-greece-regional-airports-see-51-passenger-increase

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