Greece’s First Helicopter Airline Takes Off, With €160 Flights to the Islands
Hoper will offer flights to 11 destinations—letting you get from Athens to Mykonos in minutes rather than hours.
Hoper is the new airline offering helicopter flights to 11 destinations in Greece.
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Island-hopping in Greece this summer just got a little easier. Hoper, the first helicopter airline in Greece offering scheduled flights, is now selling tickets to 11 destinations, including harder-to-reach spots like Antiparos, Folegandros, Ios, Kea, Patmos, Sifnos and Spetses. All connect to either Athens, Santorini, or Mykonos, which serve as the carrier’s hubs.
Fares start at €160 ($172) per one-way ticket, but they will often climb higher due to demand. On the airline’s website, such a flight in August from Athens to the beautifully rugged island of Tinos currently costs €380 for a 42-minute helicopter journey. A ferry journey from Athens on the same date can take about four hours and cost €35.