Despite rising airfares, planes to Greece remain full, according to Nikolas Kelaiditis, president of the Association of Tourist and Travel Agencies in Greece, who expects the upward trend in ticket prices to continue into 2026, though at a slower pace.
He explained that Greece’s geographical position contributes to slightly higher prices, as aircraft cover longer routes and operate fewer flights per day. The lack of a rail link with the rest of Europe also limits travel alternatives that could ease demand.
However, a notable exception this year was the US–Greece route, where fares dropped by 10% to 20% compared to 2024. The decline is mainly attributed to a record 103 direct flights per week from the US, up from 82 in 2024 and 67 in 2023.
On European routes, prices rose by at least 15% from cities such as London, Paris, Rome, Madrid, and Amsterdam, reflecting strong demand from Greece’s main tourist markets. This adds to the steady price hikes of the past two years.
According to Eurostat, air transport remains the most volatile sector in travel costs across the EU, with ticket prices fluctuating sharply depending on demand and seasonality. In April 2025, inflation in air transport reached 13.8%, compared with 10% in November 2024.