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ABOUT AFW

Athens Flying Week (AFW)

Tanagra International Air Show 2024

14 & 15 September 2024

Athens Flying Week (AFW) 2024, the biggest air show in the Balkans with over 500,000 loyal fans worldwide, returns once again for another exciting aviation weekend the Tanagra Airport, on September 14 & 15.  

 Are you ready for takeoff with us?

 At the Tanagra Airport, you will have an exciting and unique experience, with the opportunity to: 

  • Witness the most famous aircrafts’ takeoffs and landings. 
  • Enjoy a spectacular airshow. 
  • Take pictures with the planes, helicopters, and pilots at the largest static aircraft display in recent years. 
  • Participate in aeromodelling demonstrations. 
  • Enjoy quick and easy access to the show’s main area with FREE parking 
  • Explore the trade fair and find unique purchases.
  • Learn about the various types of aviation training from aviation schools and aeroclubs. 
  •  Take a break and grab a bite to eat in the fully equipped shaded restaurants.  
  • Watch every single detail of the airshow in the large screens installed around the airport.

 

AFW GENERAL INFORMATION :

EXHIBITORS ZONE

ATHENS FLYING WEEK attracts thousands of visitors each September, including corporate customers, families with children, tourists from all over the country and abroad, as well as military personnel.

Whether you want to promote your corporate identity or to achieve brand awareness, we can offer a wide range of interactive opportunities with the public, according to your needs!

It is to your profit – for any company that has a product or service aimed at the end consumer, to take advantage of the benefits that the AFW event has to offer, giving you access to thousand visitors over the weekend.

 

EXHIBITORS’ PARTICIPATION PROPOSALS IN TANAGRA AIR BASE ON 14 & 15 OF SEPTEMBER

VIP AREA

The VIP ticket provides you with an unforgettable experience at the AFW

  • An excellently furnished lounge is set up towards the center of the show, shielded under the VIP tent to enjoy the airshow comfortably and with a clear view.
  • A private, open, and free space (“courtyard”) with grass in front of the covered area allows you to experience the show closely and safely.
  • A separate entrance is provided for easier and quicker access to the event area.
  • The VIP parking is located behind the VIP Area.
  • At a private station, you can enjoy food and drinks.
  • An unexpected gift awaits you at your seat.
  • The ticket allows easy access to all AFW areas such as: restaurants, exhibitions, static displays, and Public area. 
  • Private WC, which is also accessible to guests with disabilities 
SPOTTERS & SPECTATORS GRANDSTAND

A particularly created ticket for our aviation spotter friends who wish to enjoy the full Air Show and spectators looking for the best view: 

  • The Specially designed raised grandstand provides spotters with the ideal angle for unique shots of the aircrafts and spectators a higher vantage point of view of the show.  
  • A separate entrance gate provides easy access to the event area 
  • Parking is available behind the specially built area.
  • The ticket allows convenient access to all other AFW facilities in the Public area, such as the static display, trade fair, restaurants, and WC. 
SEAT & SHADOW AREA

Elevate your experience with the Seat & Shadow ticket:

  • Enjoy the airshow comfortably at the sheltered and furnished lounge set up near the center of the show.
  • A private, open, and free space (“courtyard”) with grass in front of the covered area allows you to experience the show closely and safely.   
  • A separate entrance is provided for easier and quicker access to the Seat and Shadow area. 
  • You can exit and return to the Seat & Shadow Area at any moment, having easy access to all other AFW areas: restaurants, exhibitions, static displays ad Public area. 
SEATS

Elevate your experience with this ticket.

  • Enjoy the airshow from the comfort of your seat.
  • Receive FREE airport parking.
  • The ticket allows you to exit and return to the Seats Area at any time.  It allows convenient access to all other AFW sections in the public area such as the static display, trade fair, restaurants and WC. 
PUBLIC AREA

A ticket designed for your enjoyment during the two-day event in Tanagra airport grounds! We designed a space in which you can stand or bring your own equipment (chairs, umbrellas etc.) and enjoy the spectacular Air Show from the front row.

With this ticket:

  • You get FREE parking INSIDE the airport
  • You secure access to the largest static air static display of recent years and take photos next to spectacular aircraft, together with the pilots.
  • Access to all other areas of AFW (Public Area), such as restaurants, WC, etc. 

Information and details will land at your screens soon!

GETTING THERE

You can reach Tanagra Air Base through one of the three following ways:

1.By car :

2. Bus Routes from “Doukissis Plakentias” Metro Station to Tanagra Air Force Base and back

The daily timetable will be announced as soon as possible.

Following the purchase of your ticket, you must contact Athens Flying Week at +30 6944500722 or at transportation@athensflyingweek.gr to indicate your time of arrival and departure to secure your seat on the bus.

3. By train from Oinoi Station and approximately a 30-minute walk to the entrance of the event

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

The greatest international air show in South-Eastern Europe is ready for take-off for the 11th year and to give you some unforgettable aviation moments!

Athens Flying Week team knows that such a large-scale event cannot succeed without the valuable support of volunteers!

If you are an enthusiastic and a passionate person and you want to have a lifetime experience, then be part of our volunteer team! Live the thrill of the biggest aviation event, go backstage, meet the world-famous pilots and enjoy it to the fullest!

This year don’t be just a spectator! Be a part of it!

Send us your cv at afw@athensflyingweek.gr

PRESS REGISTRATION

Follow the link bellow for your registration

FAQ

Where can i get tickets to AFW?

At More.com you can get your tickets and find out about all the different types of tickets.

How can i come to AFW?

You can come to Air Show in one of 3 ways:

  1. Drive
  2. By bus from Doukissis Plakentias Station. Get your tickets from More.com
  3. By train from Oinoi Station, and approximately a 30-minute walk to the entrance of the event

 

Where can i park ?

AFW provides FREE parking, inside the airport and RIGHT NEXT TO the spectators’ area.  All parking areas are unpaved.

For riders of motorcycles, there is a designated space in the main parking area, with a hard surface. The path from the Parking entrance is unpaved.

For VIP, Seat & Shadow, and Spotters ticket holders, as well as the Press and disabled guests, a separate parking area is provided, through a different entrance of the airport.

What we suggest that you bring with you?

We advise you to bring your beach type umbrellas, collapsible chairs, hats, suntan lotion, sunglasses and comfortable trainers/sneakers. Products you will also be able to obtain at the AFW shop, which will be located in the trade fair.

In the event area, you will find fully equipped restaurants with shaded areas, so that you can take a short break, dine, and cool off! In addition, there will be separate points of sale for drinks, water, snacks, and ice cream, to provide you with faster service.

Backpacks, large bags, coolers etc. will be inspected by security personnel.

Is an Air Show safe?

AFW places the utmost importance on safety issues. We are proud to say that, in during the 10 years of AFW, there have been no accidents. AFW collaborates closely with state and local organizations in order to safeguard the safety of spectators and crews. In designing the Air Show, AFW has faithfully adhered to and implemented its strict regulations, which were drafted in accordance with international standards.  During your visit, you will notice uniformed Security staff and, in order for the event to be conducted smoothly and safely, we would request that you follow their instructions.

How can i move within the event space?

The movement of AFW visitors is restricted to the areas blocked off with railings and/or nets and/or tape. The Tanagra Air Force Base and HAI S.A. are classified areas, and movement beyond the designated areas is prohibited! Please follow the instructions of the security staff.

Can i get near the aircraft in the Static Display Exhibition?

At the largest static display exhibition in recent years, you can take a picture of yourself next to the aircraft, with the fighter jet pilots as well as the world-famous aerobatic pilots.

With the permission of the crew, you can also board the aircraft and/or helicopters.

It is forbidden to cross the safety fence, wherever this exists.

Can i visit the apron of the aircraft participant in the Air Show?

The area where the air show aircraft is parked is restricted to the public.

Is the Air Show program on Saturday different to the one on Sunday?

Saturday’s flight schedule is different from Sunday’s. Please visit the Program section for more information

Can i bring my dog or any other animal with me?

Unfortunately, dogs and other animals are not permitted. This is for safety reasons. The overwhelming majority of aircraft are noisy and very likely to cause any animal discomfort and distress. Another reason is to avoid the possibility of an animal escaping or getting out of control.

Can i bring/use my bicycle?

You can bring your bicycle but, for safety reasons, bicycles should be left in the motorcycle parking areas, at your own risk.

What provisions have been made for disabled guests?

For PWD card holders, there is a special provision!
Free entrance to the Public Area (F1) to all PWD card holders +one companion.
In addition, we offer free entry to the VIP area to disability cardholders that face mobility issues +one companion,  upon request and subject to availability, to ensure a comfortable experience at the Airshow.
Our VIP Area is fully equipped with the necessary infrastructure to meet the needs of People with Mobility Impairments — special ramps for easy access to the area, sunshade and easy access near the Airshow runway, special WC toilets.
Our staff is trained and ready to provide the necessary assistance, while our volunteers are always alert for any additional support in all areas of the event.

For more information on the tickets, please send an email to: invitations@athensflyingweek.gr . The invitations are sent via email and only upon proof of the PWD card in time.

Οther family & friends members will have to pay the price corresponding to the category of the ticket they will enter.

When will participation's be announced?

Upon conclusion of each AFW, we begin working on next year’s AFW! The first thing we do is to send invitations to the crews for next year. As soon as we have formal verification, we announce it.

What time do the doors open/close

On Weekend, doors open at 09:00 and close at 20:30.

The airshow begins on Saturday at 14:00 and ends at 20:00; on Sunday at 12:00 and ends at 18:00.

Do i need to print out my ticket?

In all cases, displaying and scanning your ticket is necessary to for your entrance. At the airport’s gate, you will need to provide your electronic or printed ticket for it to be scanned, so that you can enter the event area.

Once you have bought your ticket from More.com you will receive a confirmation e-mail. In this e-mail, you will find a link which will redirect you to your electronic ticket.

You can either download it and save it on your mobile or print it out.

How can i become a volunteer?

In all cases, displaying and scanning your ticket is necessary to for your entrance. At the airport’s gate, you will need to provide your electronic or printed ticket for it to be scanned, so that you can enter the event area.

With one simple step! Send us your CV at afw@athensflyingweek.gr!

For more information: Volunteer Registration

How can i come with the events bus ?

Make your trip to the Tanagra Air Base easy and cost-effective!

Buy your ticket at More.com, then call Athens Flying Week at 6944500722 or

transportation@athensflyingweek.gr to state your time of departure and return to reserve your seat on the bus.

The daily timetable will be announced as soon as possible.