Karpathos Airport Passenger Traffic Soars 3% in Q3 2023

Karpathos Airport's passenger traffic expanded further during Q3 2023 to over 2.87% compared to the same quarter in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. This recovery is a positive development for the airport and the future of the Greek tourism industry.

Sustained Passenger Growth at Karpathos Airport, Q3 2023

Karpathos Island National Airport in Greece has been making continuous efforts to increase passenger volume growth, with a significant improvement observed in Q3 2023. The airport saw a 2.87% increase in passenger traffic compared to the same quarter of the previous year, marking positive and encouraging progress.

From Q3 2019 to Q3 2023, the airport has experienced various changes in passenger volume. In Q3 2019, the airport served 171,144 passengers. However, due to the global pandemic, passenger volume dropped to 39,903 in Q3 2020, a decrease of 76.68% from the same quarter of the previous year.

Despite the challenges, the airport made a remarkable recovery in Q3 2021, serving 113,724 passengers, a whopping increase of 185.00% from the same quarter of the previous year. The upward trend continued in Q3 2022, with the airport serving 171,513 passengers, marking a 50.82% increase from the same quarter of the previous year.

Karpathos Airport Passenger Volume: Q3 2019 to Q3 2023

The sustained passenger growth at the airport from Q3 2019 to Q3 2023 demonstrates its successful recovery from the global pandemic and its continuous efforts to increase passenger volume.

In Q3 2023, the airport served 176,435 passengers, surpassing the pre-pandemic levels of Q3 2019 and other quarters. This indicates that the airport has successfully and fully recovered from the impact of the pandemic on passenger traffic.

Analyzing the Q3 2023 passenger traffic data for Karpathos Island National Airport, it is evident that the airport has made a full recovery compared to the pre-pandemic quarter of Q3 2019. The airport served 176,435 passengers in Q3 2023, which is higher than the 171,144 passengers served in Q3 2019.

The quarter that remains a challenge for the airport is Q3 2020 when passenger volume dropped to 39,903 due to the global pandemic. However, the airport has shown resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity, as evidenced by the steady increase in passenger volume in the subsequent quarters.

Passenger Traffic at Karpathos Island National Airport: 2018 to 2022

The passenger traffic at this airport has seen significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2022. In 2018, the airport served 253,987 passengers. This number increased by 5.45% in 2019 to 267,828 passengers. However, due to the global pandemic, there was a drastic decrease of 78.83% in 2020, bringing the total passenger count down to 56,707.

In 2021, as travel restrictions eased, the airport saw a substantial increase in passenger traffic, with an increase of 166.55% to 151,150 passengers. The upward trend continued into 2022, with the airport serving 269,418 passengers, marking an increase of 78.25% from the previous year.

This significant increase in 2022 suggests a strong recovery and a return to pre-pandemic passenger levels. The reasons for this increase could be multifaceted, including the easing of travel restrictions, increased consumer confidence in air travel, and the airport’s strategic initiatives to attract airlines and passengers.

Flight Statistics at Karpathos Island National Airport, September 2023

The airlines that serviced the most routes at this gateway during this period were SKY Express, Neos, Olympic Air, TUI, and SAS. In September 2023, the airport served a variety of routes, both domestic and international.

The top country destinations from this hub were Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. For international destinations, passengers frequently traveled to Amsterdam, Bergamo, Stockholm, Milan, and Vienna. Domestically, the busiest routes were to Athens, Kasos Island, Rhodes, Mikonos, and Chania.

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