The Greek government has announced plans to sell part of its stake in Athens airport through an initial public offering, as the country enjoys a boom in tourism and the privatisation of state assets is expected to gather pace this year.
Athens International Airport on Monday outlined plans for a listing on the Athens Stock Exchange in February, with the Greek state planning to sell a 30 per cent stake in the country’s largest airport, raising about €800mn, according to a person familiar the matter.
Greece has enjoyed a strong rebound in tourism since the end of pandemic border restrictions, and passenger numbers at the airport hit a record 28mn in 2023, up 24 per cent on the year before.