Multiple award-winner: Athens International Airport
Athens International Airport is not only the world's first BOOT* project in the airport sector but also a prime example of a successful public-private partnership. In February 2024, within the framework of the IPO of the Greek capital's airport, AviAlliance increased its stake to just over 50 percent, making it the airport's majority shareholder. The Hellenic Corporation of Assets & Participations holds 25.6 percent, while just under 24 percent is free float. Already in 2019, the concession was extended by a further 20 years until 2046.
The airport serving the Greek capital, which commenced operations in 2001, has been the frequent recipient of awards: Most recently, Athens International Airport was named the overall winner among all airports and categories at the Routes World 2025 Awards and also received the highest honor in the category of airports with more than 20 million passengers.
With the commissioning of an additional
photovoltaic plant with a maximum output of 35.5 MWp and a battery storage
system with a capacity of 82 MWh, the airport covers 100 percent of its
electricity needs from its own renewable energy production and achieves a
net-zero carbon balance. Athens International Airport is thus the first airport
in Europe with an energy-autonomous electricity supply based on renewable
sources. The total capacity of photovoltaic parks at the airport increases to
51.5 MWp, producing around 88,000 MWh annually, equivalent to the electricity
consumption of approximately 22,000 households. Surplus energy is fed into the
public grid.
Shareholders
Athens International Airport S.A
Key project data
- Contract for the construction, financing and operation of Athens International Airport
- Form of privatization: Public-private partnership with BOOT contract, contract concluded in 1996, duration until 2046
- Shareholders: AviAlliance (50.18644%), Hellenic Corporation of Assets & Participations (25.59507%), Free float (24.21848%)
- Important hub for Southeastern Europe and central point of transfer for travelers to Europe from the Middle East
- World's first privately financed airport project
- IPO 2024; AviAlliance is now majority shareholder
Passengers
| Year | Passengers |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 34.0 million |
| 2024 | 31.9 million |
| 2023 | 28.2 million |
| 2022 | 22.7 million |
| 2021 | 12.3 million |
Key financial figures 2025
| Revenues | EUR 675.6 million * |
| of which Non-Aviation | 25% |
| EBITDA | EUR 409.9 million |
Prizes and awards
Athens International Airport has been awarded a considerable number of prestigious prizes.
Here are some examples of the latest awards:
Routes Europe Awards 2026
Winner in the over 20 million passengers category.
World Routes Awards 2025
Overall winner and winner in the over 20 million passengers category.
ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards 2025
Winner in the category of 25-40 million passengers
ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards 2024
Highly commended in the category of 25-40 million passengers
Routes Europe Marketing Awards 2024
Winner in the over 20 million passenger category
ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards 2023
Winner in the category of 25-40 million passengers
Routes Europe Marketing Awards 2023
Winner in the over 20 million passenger category
ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards 2022
Highly commended in the category of 25-40 million passengers
ASQ-Awards
2022
Best airport in Europe in the 25 to 40 million passenger category
World Routes Awards 2022
Winner in the category of airports with ten to 17.5 million passengers
ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards 2021
Winner in the category of 25-40 million passengers
