Transport in Athens
Athens International Airport: 10.5% increase in passenger traffic in August
A surge in passenger traffic at Athens International Airport during August 2024, recording an increase of 10.5% compared to August 2023 levels.
According to Athens International Airport data, passenger traffic reached 3.64 million, up 10.5% compared to August 2023 levels.
Accident causes major delays on Kifissos Avenue, Attiki Odos
Heavy traffic was reported Thursday morning on Kifisos Avenue due to an accident near the Tris Gefyres area, causing delays from the KTEL bus station heading north.
Drivers are also facing southbound delays, particularly near Lenorman Street. Congestion is affecting Kareas, Kifissias Avenue and central Athens. Attiki Odos is seeing 15-minute delays.
Attiki Odos: Which junctions will be closed tonight
Traffic restrictions will be in place at junctions on Attica Road, from at 22:00 on Wednesday night 04/09/2024 to 06:00 on Thursday morning 05/09/2024, due to heavy maintenance works.
More details:
1. During the above closures, drivers may alternatively move as follows:
Attiki Odos Restores Green Areas Devastated by Fires
Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Attiki Odos evolves concerning the environment, adopting responsible practices throughout its operations. Its genuine interest in protecting the environment and supporting local communities leads it to initiatives that go beyond its boundaries.
Off-airport check-in for cruise passengers
Aiming to enhance and simplify the travel experience for cruise passengers arriving or departing by air from Athens, Athens International Airport (AIA) is introducing an off-airport check-in service starting this Saturday.
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January – July 2024: Greek Airport Traffic – Over 42 Million Passengers
Greek airports are showing impressive performance, with passenger traffic for the first seven months of 2024 signaling a record-breaking year.
Severe weather: Road issues in Attica, detailed forecast for the coming hours – Watch live traffic updates
Heavy rain and lightning have been affecting Attica in recent hours, causing major central roads to “flood.” Traffic congestion is making it difficult for drivers to move around.
Attiki Odos toll rates for passenger cars to be reduced
Tolls for passenger cars on the Attiki Odos ring road around Athens, which also connects the capital to its airport, will be cut to €2.50 from €2.80, starting on October 6.
The new concessionaire, construction group GEK Terna, will take over operations in October.
The cost of the 25-year concession was €3.27 billion.
Tolls on Attiki Odos to drop to €2.50 starting Oct 6, PM announces
The tolls on Attiki Odos, the main ring road of the Greek capital, will be reduced from €2.80 to €2.50 starting October 6, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday.
During the first cabinet meeting after the summer break, Mitsotakis discussed the new concession agreement for the motorway, emphasizing that it will contribute over €3 billion to public finances.
KTEL intercity bus catches fire
A fire broke out just before 4 p.m. on Thursday aboard an intercity KTEL Thessaloniki bus on the Halkidonas-Koufalion provincial road.
According to the available evidence, the fire appears to have begun in the vehicle's engine. Eight firefighters with four vehicles extinguished the fire.
According to reports, no passengers were injured in the incident
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