Volotea, the Spanish airline that connects medium-sized cities and European capitals, recently announced today the launch of a new connection between Athens and Palermo, the capital of Sicily, from June 10. The new route will operate twice weekly (every Tuesday and Friday) and provides an offer of over 11,500 tickets. With the announcement of the […]
The Greek Tourism Ministry is moving closer to employing a data driven approach when formulating policies, especially for Athens, with the aim of ensuring targeted and farther reaching actions for the sector’s development, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Referring to the Greek capital in an interview to Ready2 Board magazine, released by Athens
Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece Attica’s costal area and islands were unknown to almost half of the foreign travelers that visited Athens in 2021, GBR Consulting Managing Consultant Stefan Merkenhof said during a press event earlier this week. Merkenhof on Tuesday presented the results of the “17th Survey on Guest Satisfaction and Hotel Performance […]
Attiki Odos (archive photo) Attiki Odos S.A., the operator of the 70km ring road that connects the Greek capital with Athens International Airport and other areas in Attica, on Thursday announced that vehicles entering the motorway will not be required to pay tolls until 11.59pm on January 30. The highway reopened to traffic on Thursday […]
Photo source: Shutterstock International arrivals to Greece are maintaining the momentum of previous months marking a 110.5 percent increase in September compared to the same month a year ago, said the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Friday. According to the data, overall air passenger traffic rose by 98.5 percent in the same month reflecting a steady
The Athens Urban Transport Organization – OASA has launched an interactive map offering essential information to commuters about the Greek capital’s transport network. The organization presented the digital map during the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) that was recently held in the northern port city. “Aiming to upgrade the services offered to commuters, the
Photo source: Athens International Airport Air traffic appears to be approaching 2019 pre-Covid-19 levels with Greece moving up in terms of scheduled flights, according to the latest report by the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol). The association revised its previous four-year forecast according to which air traffic would reach 2019
Greek airline SKY express has expanded its international network of destinations with the launch of a new direct service between Athens and Rome. The airline’s state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo connects Athens International Airport with Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Fiumicino) on a daily basis except from Sundays. According to an announcement, “SKY
When staying at the Comfort Stay Airport Boutique Hotel, located very close to Athens International Airport, guests not only have the chance to enjoy a quiet stay away from the hassle of the city center but they also have the opportunity to explore the Eastern Attica area. Located in a quiet area of Artemida (Spata), […]
Photo source: Delta AIr Lines US carrier Delta Air Lines will resume its nonstop daily flight from its biggest hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Athens International Airport (AIA) beginning July 2. The reinstated daily service was last operated in 2011. The airline is also operating a second daily service to Athens from its […]


















