Flights to and from the airports of Heraklio and Chania on the island of Crete resumed early on Tuesday, aviation officials said, after farmers who had been blocking the terminals ended their mobilization on the runways and moved their protest to other areas of the two cities.
Flights were cancelled on Monday, after protesting farmers entered the runway and threw stones at police.
The airport of Heraklio resumed operations around 0800 GMT on Tuesday, a Greek aviation official told Reuters on condition of anonymity.
Farmers who blocked the airport of Chania overnight withdrew early on Tuesday and are currently holding a meeting to decide how they will further proceed with their protest.
ATTENTION: As farmers continue protests, check with local travel agents and authorities if you plan to travel by air, sea or road/highway.
Farmers have deployed thousands of tractors and trucks in dozens of blockades, disrupting traffic during a nationwide demonstration triggered by funding delays.
Greek farmers face a shortfall of more than 600 million euros ($699 million) in European Union aid and other payments after a corruption scandal in which some farmers, aided by state employees, faked land ownership to qualify for payouts.
Ongoing audits have slowed subsequent disbursements, Reuters recalled.
