Public transportation in Athens and Thessaloniki will be disrupted for several hours on Wednesday, October 1.
Ferries will also go on strike, and possibly air traffic controllers (not yet confirmed).
Posted by
Georgia
25 posts
I appreciate the update JoLui. I'm headed to Greece next spring and will keep an 👁️ on the political status as I get closer to departure.
Posted by
OP
France Southwest
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Air traffic controllers' strike confirmed
Posted by
437 posts
appreciate the update JoLui. I'm headed to Greece next spring and will keep an 👁️ on the political status as I get closer to departure.
General strikes happen multiple times a year. It's nothing to worry about really, unless you had plans to travel on that day
Posted by
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I am in Greece now planning on flying back home on Friday 10/3 . I appreciate any updates.
Posted by
24 posts
The article below discusses a work slow-down by air traffic controllers in Athens that is already in its 6th day. Short strikes are inconvenient, but so frequent that I consider them part of European travel. But I am concerned about a prolonged reduction in takeoffs and landings which could cause delays for a while. I don't have much experience with recent strikes in Greece, so I don't know how they compare to those in other countries.
I checked a flight tracker this morning (afternoon in Athens) and there were limited delays. I will be arriving in Athens on 10/18. Does this slowdown seem like something that will continue?
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2025/09/30/delays-athens-international-airport-sept-30/
Posted by
Brighton, UK
1473 posts
The air traffic aspect of the strike is now off following a late court ruling. Delays are still possible though due to the continuing go slow..