Kalimera SKY express! The Greek airline has landed in Vienna with a new direct flight connection linking Athens and Vienna Airport
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Vienna Airport welcomes a new carrier: Starting today, 3rd of December 2024, SKY express links Vienna with Athens. The airline is currently growing quickly in Greece, and since today is represented at Vienna Airport with a new, direct all-year-round flight connection. SKY express operates four weekly flights to the Greek capital city deploying a modern, Airbus A320neo aircraft. The new flight connection was officially inaugurated today by Ioannis Grylos, Owner SKY express and Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport, within the context of a photo session.
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“Kalimera SKY express! Greece is one of the most popular travel destinations of the Austrians, and the new direct flight connection to Athens expands the flight offering to this region. Athens is the gateway to Greece’s rich history and culture as well as the picturesque islands of the country. At the same time, we are benefiting from the growing demand from Greece, as Vienna is a popular destination, especially in the winter months. We are very pleased to welcome SKY express as a new partner at Vienna Airport and to create new opportunities for travellers together”, says Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport.
“We are proud to inaugurate this direct connection between Athens and Vienna. This new route reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, year-round travel options with the youngest fleet in Greece. Austrian travelers now have the opportunity to explore not only the history and beauty of Athens but also benefit from seamless connections to the largest domestic network in the country. At the same time, Greek passengers can enjoy a direct and convenient flight to Vienna, a city known for its elegance and rich history. This addition to our international network addresses the growing needs of our passengers and strengthens the ties between our two countries. We are excited to join forces with Vienna Airport to bring even more convenient, quality and options to travelers”, says Ioannis Grylos, Owner SKY express.
Four weekly flights from Vienna Airport to Athens
Starting today, 3rd of December 2024, SKY express operates four weekly flights (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays) between Vienna and Athens. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the SKY express aircraft will depart from Athens at 11:40 a.m. and arrive in Vienna at 1 p.m. The return flight from Vienna will take off at 1:50 p.m. and land in Athens at 5 p.m. On Sunday, the aircraft will leave Athens at 6:05 p.m., arriving in Vienna at 7:25 p.m. The return flight will depart from Vienna at 8:05 p.m. and touch down in Athens at 11:15 p.m. The airline deploys a state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo aircraft on the Athens-Vienna route.
Athens – capital city and centre of Ancient Greece
Athens, the capital of Greece, is famous for its historic landmarks such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon. However, the city also offers a lively cultural scene, a modern shopping district and pulsating nightlife. Thanks to its location, Athens is the perfect starting point for trips to the picturesque Greek islands. The new flight service offered by SKY express makes it even better and more convenient to reach this fascinating metropolis from Vienna Airport, effective immediately. Vienna with its traditional Christmas markets is a popular travel destination for Greek guests in the winter months.
SKY express: regional airline headquartered in Heraklion
SKY express is the fastest-growing airline in Greece. 33 destinations in Greece and another 22 international destinations can already be reached with the airline. SKY express focuses on having a modern and environmentally compatible fleet, including the powerful and spacious Airbus A321neo and ATR 72-600. These aircraft are characterised by a low level of noise, a reduced ecological footprint and 20% lower CO2 emissions compared to older types of airplanes. In this way, SKY express is in a position to offer comfortable and sustainable flight connections, and now on the new Vienna-Athens route. Further information and booking possibilities can be found at www.skyexpress.gr
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