“Athens International Airport S.A.” (AIA) was established in 1996 as
a Public Private Partnership with a 30 year B.O.O.T. (Build Own
Operate Transfer) concession to build and operate the airport. AIA
is a privately managed company, with the Greek State holding 55%
of its shares, while private shareholders collectively hold 45%, and
has undertaken successfully a series of very important roles, i.e.
manager of the airport, employer, and responsible corporate citi
zen.
Thanks to its favourable geographical location at the cross roads
of three continents, state of the art infrastructure and top notch
service, the Athens International Airport has earned the trust of
passengers, as well as numerous international distinctions and
awards. Today, it constitutes one of the major gateways to South
Eastern Europe and forms a unique entrepreneurial entity of eco
nomic and social development in the Attica basin. Over 13,000
people are employed as part of a large airport community, which
consists of more than 300 companies closely connected to AIA, and
constitutes one of the biggest employment engines in Greece. As
demonstrated by the Athens University of Economics and Business
relevant study (2013), the airport’s contribution to the national
and local economy stands at 2.63% of Greece’s GDP.
During its 16 years of successful operations the airport served more
than 235 million passengers through 2.8 million flights. AIA offers
its airline partners one of the most innovative and integrated
incentives programmes, to ensure the sustainability and further
growth of both domestic and international traffic. The Athens
International Airport, however, is far more than just a gateway to
South Eastern Europe; aiming at continuous growth, AIA develops
its extensive real estate assets, conducts large scale commercial
activities, and exports the company’s pioneering know how in the
IT sector. Besides its aeronautical and non aeronautical activity,
AIA remains always committed to its role as a responsible corpo
rate citizen, introducing and implementing a range of programmes,
actions and special CR initiatives for society at large, with a spe
cial focus on its neighbouring local communities.
With over 70 distinctions throughout the 16 years of its operation,
distinguishing it as one of the best airports in the world across its
diverse range of activities, the Athens International Airport main
tains one of the best airport terminals in Europe, equipped with
state of the art systems, featuring user friendly orientation and
comfortable waiting areas, offering top quality services, and mak
ing each moment at the airport a pleasant experience for the trav
elers, their meeters and greeters, and the airport’s visitors, who are
frequently and pleasantly surprised by an unexpected programme
of live events in the terminal area. According to the surveys con
ducted at the airport, our passengers and visitors highly appreciate
the airport’s ambience, the courtesy of staff, the fine offers of over
120 quality shops, restaurants & cafés in the Airport Shopping
Centre, as well as an attractive and highly convenient Retail Park
located within the Airport compound.
ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
“ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS”
The Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”, one of the
most modern and functional airports in the world, opened on March
28th, 2001, marking the onset of a new era for air transport in
Greece.
