Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport (IATA: IOA, ICAO: LGIO) serves the city of Ioannina, the capital of the Epirus region in northwestern Greece. Named after the ancient Greek king Pyrrhus of Epirus, the airport provides essential air connectivity for a region surrounded by the Pindus mountain range and the historic Lake Pamvotis. The airport primarily handles domestic flights connecting Ioannina to Athens, operated by Greek carriers, and sees limited international charter traffic particularly during tourist seasons. Its role is vital for the region given the challenging road terrain that makes overland travel to other major Greek cities time-consuming. Ioannina is a culturally rich city known for its Ottoman-era old town, the island monastery on Lake Pamvotis, and proximity to the Vikos Gorge. The airport supports both business and leisure travelers accessing this historically significant part of Greece.