Important potential in the mobility of the Athenians and in general of the Greeks this year was recorded this year July-August two monthsin one indication that, in addition to enhanced arrivals from abroad, and the number of citizens who have the financial capacity to go vacation It continues to move upward after the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. Data from Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” And from the toll stations around Attica give a clear message that the financial opportunity to return is returning and tourism is a steady tendency to recover.

According to data from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, the number of passengers on domestic flights between July 1 and August 24 was increased by 21.2% compared to the corresponding period of 2019, equivalent to 345,288 more people. Even bigger was the “jump” in abroad, exceeding 29%.

The figures were also positive compared to the last two years, with the passenger traffic to domestic destinations increased by 8.3% compared to the corresponding two months of 2023 and 1.7% against 2024, indicating a steady upward trend in the moves that traditionally peak the exit of the summer licenses.

The wider increase in traffic has led airlines to increase routes within Greece and to our country. A similar picture comes from measurements at toll stations in Elefsina and Afidnes, which surround the capital, as vehicles from early July to last Sunday were increased by 12.62% compared to the corresponding days of 2019.

Rise to road exits It was also recorded compared to 2023 and 2024, of 4.56% and 3.25% respectively. As for travelers who chose to “leave” Attica by boat from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrion, departures exceeded 2.14 million, increased by about 0.17% compared to the interval between July 1 and August 24, August 24, August 24, August 24.

These figures, which have not been published in the past, come as the controversy between the government and the opposition continues on the number of Greeks who say they are unable to go on a week vacation each year.

Meanwhile, according to a Eurostat survey, about 46% of citizens over 16 said last year that they could not financially be absent for a week of leisure. However, European Services tables also show that between 2019 and 2024 the number of Greeks who vacationed increased by 448,000 people, and in 2024 1,192,000 more trips were made for personal reasons compared to 2019.