Fraport Rejects Ryanair's Justification for Closing Thessaloniki Base

Friday, 8 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Fraport Greece, which manages several Greek airports including Heraklion and Chania in Crete, has pushed back against Ryanair's justification for closing its Thessaloniki base. Fraport stated that Ryanair's claims are unfounded and pretextual, arguing the decision stems from the airline's own commercial strategy and profitability calculations rather than any issues with airport operations. Ryanair has been reducing its presence at certain Greek airports, citing fees and costs. While this specific closure affects Thessaloniki, travelers flying Ryanair to Crete should monitor their routes for any schedule changes, as the airline continues to reassess its Greek network. Booking flexibility or travel insurance is advisable when flying low-cost carriers during periods of network restructuring.