Aktion National Airport Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels with 6% Growth in Q3 2023

Aktion Airport in Greece has achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing its pre-pandemic passenger traffic levels in Q3 2023., and recorded a 5.83% increase in passenger volume compared to the same quarter in 2022. This volume is also 32.17% higher than the Q3 2019 figure of 400,972 passengers, the highest before the pandemic-induced lockdowns and restrictions.

Sustained Passenger Growth at Aktion Airport, Q3 2023

Aktion National Airport in Greece has been making continuous efforts to increase passenger volume growth. The significant improvement in Q3 2023 is a testament to these efforts. The airport saw a 5.83% increase in passenger volume compared to the same quarter of the previous year. This progress is not only positive but also encouraging.

In Q3 2019, the airport served 400,972 passengers, but the numbers dropped significantly during the global pandemic in Q3 2020, falling to 151,914. Numbers started to pick up in the next two years, with 306,986 and 500,561, respectively. By Q3 2023, the passenger volume had increased to 529,740.

Figures from Q3 2019 to Q3 2023 have not only shown a steady rise but also indicated the current quarter surpassed the pre-pandemic passenger numbers and is well on its way to continued recovery from the impact of the global pandemic.

Aktion Airport Passenger Volume: Q3 2019 to Q3 2023

Passenger traffic data for Q3 2023 at Aktion Airport shows a promising trend, with a passenger volume 529,740. This is a significant increase from the pre-pandemic Q3 2019, which saw 400,972 passengers, indicating that the airport has not only fully recovered but also grown.

The Q3 2023 figures indicate a path of sustained growth and recovery. However, the journey to recovery was challenging. The global pandemic had a significant impact, with passenger volume dropping to 151,914 at one point in Q3 2020. It turned around the following year with 306,986 and continued to grow in Q3 2022 with 500,561 passengers.

Passenger Traffic at Aktion Airport: 2018 to 2022

In 2022, it served 794,449 passengers, a 102.19% boost compared to the previous year. This figure exceeds the pre-pandemic (2019) passenger traffic at 593,282.

The airport experienced a sharp decline in passenger traffic in 2020 due to the global pandemic, with only 173,412 passengers. However, it has shown a strong recovery since then, with numbers increasing to 392,920 in 2021 and 794,449 in 2022.

The consistent increase since 2020 indicates a strong recovery from the effects of the global pandemic. This upward trend may suggest a positive outlook for future passenger traffic at this gateway, assuming the global situation continues to improve.

Flight Statistics at Aktion Airport, September 2023

In September 2023, airlines such as easyJet, Condor, Transavia, Ryanair, and SKY Express played a crucial role in connecting Aktion Airport with the rest of the world, making it a vital gateway for domestic and international travelers.

The top country destinations from this airport were the United Kingdom, Greece, the Netherlands, and Denmark. Internally, the most frequented routes were to London, Amsterdam, Manchester, Prague, and Vienna. Domestically, passengers commonly traveled to Kefalonia, Kerkyra, Sitia, Skiathos, and Athens.

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