Europe's new southern gateway to the world, the new Athens International Airport is the biggest infrastructure project in Greece, a project of strong entrepreneurial as well as social character.

Beginning of operation:
March 2001

Number of passengers:
Up to 16 million passengers annually during the 1st phase

Cargo traffic:
Designed for 220,000 tonnes a year

Length of runways:
Approx. 4 km each

Aircraft movements:
65 landings and take-offs per hour or 600 per day

Main terminal building:
4 levels, 14 passenger boarding bridges, 150.000 sq.m.

Satellite:
10 passenger boarding bridges

Access:
Six-lane freeway from the south (Attiki Odos)

Check-in counters:
163

Baggage claim conveyor belts:
11