Greece’s airports knit together a landscape of islands, peninsulas and mainland cities, shaping how locals and visitors move across the Aegean and Ionian seas. Whether you’re island-hopping or connecting through regional hubs, knowing which airfields serve which areas makes trip planning smoother.
There are 20 Airports in Greece, ranging from Alexandroupoli Dimokritos to Zakynthos. Each entry is organized with Codes (IATA/ICAO),Location (city/island, region),Type & Notes so you can quickly see identifiers, where the airport sits, and any operational details — you’ll find below.
Which airports handle international flights year-round?
Major airports like Athens (ATH) and several island hubs operate regular international services throughout the year, while many smaller islands switch to seasonal schedules; check listed Codes (IATA/ICAO) and the Type & Notes column below to confirm current international status.
How can I use the list to plan connections between islands?
Use the Location (city/island, region) and Codes (IATA/ICAO) columns to match nearby airports and search for regional carriers or ferries; the Type & Notes field flags seasonal routes and runway limitations that affect connection options.
Airports in Greece
| Name | Codes (IATA/ICAO) | Location (city/island, region) | Type & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos | ATH/LGAV | Athens, Attica | International; Greece’s primary international gateway |
| Thessaloniki Makedonia | SKG/LGTS | Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia | International; Northern Greece’s main international airport |
| Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis | HER/LGIR | Heraklion, Crete | International; Crete’s busiest airport, year-round services |
| Chania Souda | CHQ/LGSA | Chania, Crete | International; Civil and nearby military operations at Souda Bay |
| Rhodes Diagoras | RHO/LGRP | Rhodes, South Aegean | International; Major tourist gateway to Dodecanese islands |
| Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias | CFU/LGKR | Corfu, Ionian Islands | International; Seasonal charter and scheduled services |
| Santorini Thira | JTR/LGSR | Santorini, South Aegean | International; Key island airport for tourism, small terminal |
| Mykonos | JMK/LGMK | Mykonos, South Aegean | International; Very busy in summer, short peak-season runways |
| Kefalonia | EFL/LGKF | Kefalonia, Ionian Islands | International; Island airport with seasonal international flights |
| Zakynthos | ZTH/LGZA | Zakynthos, Ionian Islands | International; Popular summer charter destination |
| Kos Hippocrates | KGS/LGKO | Kos, South Aegean | International; Serves Dodecanese island tourism markets |
| Samos Aristarchos | SMI/LGSM | Samos, North Aegean | International; Island airport near Pythagoreion and Karlovasi |
| Skiathos Alexandros Papadiamantis | JSI/LGSK | Skiathos, Thessaly/Northern Sporades | International; Short runway, intense summer traffic |
| Milos | MLO/LGML | Milos, South Aegean | Regional; Small island airport, seasonal flights |
| Naxos | JNX/LGNX | Naxos, South Aegean | Regional; Limited scheduled services, popular in summer |
| Kavala Alexander the Great | KVA/LGKV | Kavala, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace | International; Regional international flights, serves eastern Macedonia |
| Ioannina | IOA/LGIO | Ioannina, Epirus | Domestic; Regional airport serving Epirus and northwestern Greece |
| Kalamata | KLX/LGKL | Kalamata, Peloponnese | International; Seasonal international and domestic services |
| Volos Nea Anchialos | VOL/LGEL | Volos (Nea Anchialos), Thessaly | Domestic; Regional airport serving Magnesia and Sporades |
| Alexandroupoli Dimokritos | AXD/LGAL | Alexandroupoli, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace | Regional; Gateway to Evros region and nearby borders |
Images and Descriptions
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos
Serve as Greece’s main international gateway and busiest airport. Located near Athens, it handles most long-haul and European flights and connects to domestic routes. Include it as the central hub for travel planning and national flight data.
Thessaloniki Makedonia
Function as northern Greece’s primary airport and second largest in the country. Located near Thessaloniki, it offers year-round domestic and international services and links the region to Europe and the Aegean islands.
Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis
Act as Crete’s busiest airport and a major gateway for tourists. Located near Heraklion, it handles many scheduled and charter flights, with high summer traffic and year-round regional connections.
Chania Souda
Serve western Crete and nearby islands as a combined civilian and military airfield. Located near Chania, it handles domestic flights and seasonal charters and supports regional travel across Crete.
Rhodes Diagoras
Function as the main airport for Rhodes and the Dodecanese. Located near Rhodes town, it sees heavy summer traffic, seasonal international charters, and regular domestic links to Athens.
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias
Act as Corfu’s principal airport in the Ionian Sea. Located near Corfu town, it offers seasonal international flights, steady domestic services, and links to popular holiday routes.
Santorini Thira
Serve as the island’s key airport for Santorini tourism. Located near Fira, it operates many summer flights and charters, uses a short runway, and is vital for island arrivals and departures.
Mykonos
Function as Mykonos island’s airport and a summer hotspot for international charters. Located near the town, it handles many seasonal flights and connects to Athens and European destinations.
Kefalonia
Act as the main airport for Kefalonia in the Ionian Sea. Located near the island’s main towns, it offers seasonal international charters and regular domestic services for tourist travel.
Zakynthos
Serve as the primary airport on Zakynthos island. Located near the south of the island, it hosts many summer flights, charters and regular domestic links for beach tourism.
Kos Hippocrates
Function as Kos island’s airport in the Dodecanese chain. Located close to Kos town, it handles seasonal international traffic, charter flights, and steady domestic connections to Athens.
Samos Aristarchos
Act as Samos island’s airport near Pythagorio and Vathy. Provide both regional year-round flights and summer charters, and serve as a link to nearby Turkish and Greek ports.
Skiathos Alexandros Papadiamantis
Serve the Sporades island of Skiathos with a short-runway airport close to town. Handle mainly seasonal flights, charters and domestic links for holiday visitors.
Milos
Function as Milos island’s small airport serving Cyclades tourism. Offer limited scheduled flights and seasonal charters and act as a local gateway for island-hopping.
Naxos
Act as Naxos island’s regional airport with mostly domestic connections. Provide limited scheduled services and growing seasonal links that help connect the Cyclades to Athens.
Kavala Alexander the Great
Serve northeastern Greece and nearby islands from Kavala. Offer a mix of domestic and international routes, seasonal charters, and regional connectivity for northern Greece.
Ioannina
Function as the regional airport for Epirus and the city of Ioannina. Provide limited scheduled flights focused on domestic routes and serve mountain tourism and local business travel.
Kalamata
Act as the Peloponnese region’s airport near Kalamata. Host seasonal international charters and domestic services, supporting beach and cultural tourism in southern Greece.
Volos Nea Anchialos
Serve central Greece and the city of Volos from Nea Anchialos airfield. Provide regional and limited scheduled services and act as a mainland access point to the Sporades islands.
Alexandroupoli Dimokritos
Function as the main airport for Thrace and Alexandroupoli. Offer regional and international links, support cross-border travel, and serve northeastern Greece and nearby coastal areas.
