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Wildfire Near Athens Airport Disrupts Crete Flights

Monday, 22 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A wildfire near Spata, the area surrounding Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos), has caused significant flight delays affecting routes to and from Crete. Flights operating through Athens were disrupted as authorities managed the blaze in the vicinity of the airport. Travelers connecting through Athens to Cretan airports in Heraklion or Chania should expect delays and are advised to check their flight status directly with their airline before heading to the airport. Those with tight connections should contact their carrier to explore rebooking options. Direct international flights to Crete not routing through Athens are unlikely to be affected. Passengers are encouraged to monitor updates from their airline and allow extra time for any travel plans involving Athens on this date.

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