Athens International Airport (ATH/LGAV)
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
| Europe | |
| Lisbon | |
85,000 annual passengers, 32% business, 7 weekly frequencies, 71% launch year load factor. Not convinced yet? See the success story |
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| Hamburg | |
| Approximately 36,000 passengers forecasted for an A320 3-weekly operation, with 36% business traffic and no interline component assumed. Check out this scenario. | |
| Venice | |
| 50,000 recorded passengers in 2007, provide an opportunity for an immediate start up with 7 weekly frequencies. See the details. | |
| Lyon | |
| Forecasted potential of approximately 68,000 passengers provide an excellent opportunity for a daily service. See for yourselves. | |
| Marseille | |
| Another viable opportunity in Southern France with annual forecasted market size of over 48,000 passengers. Take a look at this scenario. | |
| Nice | |
| Culminating the strong possibilities from Athens to Southern France destinations, over 44,000 passengers are estimated for Nice, facilitating a 5-weekly operation with a 132-seat aircraft. Evaluate the opportunity. | |
| North America |
| Chicago |
The strongest non-served long-haul market out of Athens, with over 84,000 indirect passengers in 2007. |
| Africa |
| Casablanca |
Annual indirect market size of 11,800 passengers, almost 30% travelling on business. |
| Tripoli |
| Annual indirect market of 3,800 passengers, with a substantial business component of 44%. |
| Far East |
| Seoul |
A notable new route opportunity with a forecasted market of almost 65,000 passengers. Ready for a 3-weekly service. See the details. |
| Delhi |
| Should facilitate a viable new service with forecasted potential of over 64,000 passengers, 35% travelling on business. Take a look at the scenario. |
| Australia |
| Melbourne |
With one of the largest Greek communities living abroad, Melbourne records almost 62,000 annual indirect passengers. |
| Sydney |
| Likewise, a good opportunity exists for Sydney with an annual indirect market of approximately 56,000 passengers. |
| Further route opportunites | |
| Paris | |
69 weekly frequencies, more direct services required as indirect demand almost reached 52,000 |
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| Barcelona | |
| Currently served 10 weekly frequencies, still over 40,000 indirect passengers in 2007. | |
| Stockholm | |
| 7 weekly frequencies from ATH and 33,000 indirect passengers in 2007, demonstrating strong potential for additional year-round services. | |
| Manchester | |
| Only 3 weekly frequencies at present, with 2007 indirect traffic levels at 31,800 passengers. Large Greek community in Manchester. | |
| Copenhagen | |
| Served with 11 weekly frequencies, but almost 24,000 travellers from ATH in 2007 reached CPH through a connecting point. | |
Major Reasons to Add Athens to your Route Network
- The city’s position in the heart of one of the most dynamic markets in Europe. Offers direct access to the Balkans area and to expanding business opportunities of Southeastern Europe.
- Growing economy and commercial profile.
- Athens, established its position as a modern, vibrant business and cultural centre for the region.
- Europe’s seventh largest city with a core catchment of 6 million people.
- Excellent weather conditions make Athens an ideal year-round leisure destination.
The Major Competitive Advantages of
Athens International Airport
- Unrestricted 24-hour operations with no curfews
- Only “schedule facilitated” Medium/Large European airport with no capacity constraints
- State -of-the-art technology & equipment. Highest standards of safety and security.
- Customer-oriented management and operations.
- A wide range of Incentives which offer significant discounts on airlines operating costs.
- Consulting level services for advertising and promotion within the Greek market.
- Use of enhanced e-tools and techniques for commercial and operational purposes.
Marketing and other support
Incentive schemes include discounts up to 100% on landing and parking charges for five years period and one year discounts on ground handling.
By incentivising practically any type of new development in Athens and by offering unparallel levels of marketing expertise and market intelligence AIA has been recognised for three consecutive years, from the global aviation community as the leading airport of its category, in supporting airlines development plans & marketing activities (OAG Airline Marketing Awards 2005, 2006, 2007). Thus AIA has established itself as one of the world’s most competitive airports.
More specifically we are offering:
- Incentive schemes comprising discounts up to 100% on airport’s Landing & Parking charges for five (5) years period. One year discounts on GH infrastructure charges. Hence if you require additional details on our incentive schemes and eligibility please, visit us online.
- Customised analysis, traffic forecasting and route evaluation studies.
- InfoGate, 24/7 online traffic information per route per airline, market & capacity shares (user access only).
- Auto-Pilot, enables you to calculate with accuracy turnaround costs, rotational discounts & year round savings from our incentive schemes.
- Extensive marketing support and in-depth knowledge of the local Greek market enable airlines to achieve awareness and stimulate the local market.
The marketing support activities are inclusive but not limited to the following actions:
- Free & heavily discounted advertisement placements within the airport premises.
- Insertions in airport's standard publications (timetables, Guides, etc.).
- Opportunity to participate at the Airport's other media promotions.
- Co-sponsoring of Events.
- Inaugural flight celebrations, travel market events, etc.
- Support of press conferences.
| Type of Incentive | Discounts on L & P charges | GH Yr1 | ||||
| Yr1 | Yr2 | Yr3 | Yr4 | Yr5 | ||
| New Long-haul routes | 100% | 100% | 100% | 75% | 50% | 40% |
| New Int'l destinations | 100% | 75% | 50% | 25% | 15% | 40% |
| Additional Frequencies | 50% | 50% | 25% | 15% | 10% | 20% |
| Additional domestic | 50% | 50% | 25% | 15% | 10% | 20% |
| New seasonal frequencies (MAR-OCT or OCT-MAR) |
50% | 25% | ||||
| Thin routes | 25% |
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Catchment Area
- Europe’s seventh largest city with a core catchment of up to 6 million people.
- Offers direct access to the Balkans area and to expanding business opportunities of Southeastern Europe.
- Growing economy and commercial profile.
- Modern, vibrant business and cultural centre for the region.
- Excellent weather conditions; an ideal year-round leisure destination.
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
The port of Piraeus, Athens – an important transit point for sea-air Cargo (ME via Athens to North Europe/USA) – and a significant leisure facility.
Competitive Advantages for Air Cargo
Development at Athens
Strategic Position
- Strategic location among three continents, gateway to Europe.
- Regional hub for N. Africa, Middle East, Mediterranean and the Balkans.
- Transit point for Sea-Air Cargo (ME via Athens to N.Europe/USA).
Functional Environment
- 24hr-7-day operation, no slot and night constraints.
- New infrastructure, high standards of safety & security.
- Four front-side cargo terminals of 275.000 tonnes capacity.
Dedicated People
- Airport Cargo Community Committee as a development tool.
- Minimum Service Delivery Standards for inbound flows.
- Choice among 3 cargo handlers.
Attractive Incentives
Supportive Scheme for New or Additional International Cargo Flight:
- Year 1 – 50%.
- Year 2 – 37.5%.
- Year 3 – 25%.
Geography
- Athens International Airport is located 33 km northeast of central Athens and enjoys a well established multi-modal access.
- The airport is accessible through a six lane highway linked to the city centre and the national highway network. Suburban and metro link as well as, an expanded bus transport network.
- Advantageously located between 3 ports with regular daily connections.
Infrastructure & Operations:
- Runways (number and length): Two parallel runways, separation 1,575 m for independent operation.
- Runway 1: 4,000m Cat II.
- Runway 2: 3,800, Cat II.
- Athens International is the only major schedule facilitated European airport.
- Operating hours: 24hrs operation, no curfews.
- Check-in desks: 144.
- Passenger Gates: 50.
- Aircraft Parking Stands: 85, out of which 24 are served with air bridges.
- Terminal Capacity: Currently 21 Million/Year, 50 Million/year upon completion of Development.
- 25 min. turnaround time possible.
- Min. connect time: 45 Minutes.
Vital statistics
- 16.4 million scheduled passengers in 2008 ( 0% vs. 2007).
- 16.5 million Scheduled passengers in 2007 (+10% vs.2006).
- 4.4 mio pax visited Athens for holidays during 2008.
- LCC traffic surpassed the 1.3 mio mark, accounting for almost 12.9% of International Scheduled traffic.
- Business/Leisure Split: 33% - 67%.
- Domestic/International Split: 35% - 65%.
- 199,000 flights.
- 122,000 Tonnes of Cargo.
- Top 3 Airlines: Olympic Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa.
