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Average flight delay at Athens FIR is 2.26 minutes in June

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (ΥΠΑ) reported an average flight delay of 2.26 minutes at Athens FIR in June 2026.
Flight delays at Athens International Airport decreased by 31.77% compared to previous months.
More than 4,900 flights were recorded at the "Eleftherios Venizelos" airport in June, surpassing the records set in 2025.
The ΥΠΑ issued clarification regarding reports of delays, acknowledging their impact on passengers, especially during the peak summer season.
The agency's data responds to recent Eurocontrol findings regarding air traffic delays in Greece.

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (ΥΠΑ) announced a decrease in average flight delays at Athens International Airport (Ελ. Βενιζέλος) during June. According to their statement, the average delay was recorded at 2.26 minutes per flight, reflecting a 31.77% reduction compared to previous months. This announcement was made in response to recent reports indicating higher than usual delays, particularly during the peak tourism season.

In addition to the improvement in delays, ΥΠΑ noted that the airport handled over 4,900 flights in June, surpassing the records set in 2025. The authority emphasized that while delays persist in the air traffic system, the reduction signifies progress in managing flight schedules amid increasing air traffic volume. The statement aimed to clarify the situation and inform passengers about the current operational status of flights at the airport.

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