Tourism is the main source of state income, therefore the main item of state expenditure falls on the development of tourism, and in particular, air transport equipment at all resort points in the country. There are about 50 air transport points on the map, 15 of which are international airports in Greece. All of them are located mainly in island tourist resorts. The largest is Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. From this aviation hub you can easily reach anywhere in Greece.

Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

With the exception of the main one in Athens, there are a number of airports that receive tourists from all over the world:

  • airports called "Demokritos" and "Megas Alexandros", located on an island in Eastern Macedonia;
  • nodal points on Ionian Islands called "Dionysis Solomos", "Kefalonia" and "Ioannis Kapodistrias";
  • on the island of Crete there are the air hubs of Kazantzakis and Chania “Ioannis Daskalogiannis”;
  • the following airports are located on the South Aegean Islands: Hippocrates and Diagoras;
  • in the vastness of the Northern Aegean Islands, a complex of airfields is happy to welcome you: “Ifestos”, “Mytilene” and “Aristarchus of Samos”;
  • Macedonia Airport in Thessaloniki is located in the second largest city after the capital.

All airports have modern look, Technical equipment meets European standards, inside the complex you will find a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere and gallant staff. In each of them there is an opportunity to buy locally produced goods in duty free without customs surcharges.

Megas Alexandros Airport

The most visited resorts in the country and the presence of an airport

The list of the largest and most visited airports in Greece, in addition to the capital, includes air transport stations:

  1. The resort of Heraklion is famous for its many historical attractions. On the island of Crete, where the resort is located, there are three air terminals, two of which accept charter flights from abroad. The resort of Heraklion is the main place where you can learn the art of diving.
  2. The island of Rhodes will appeal to lovers of quiet family vacation. There is a pleasant pebble beach combined with sand, there are places to go on excursions, and there is an airport.
  3. Thanks to the Ioannis Kapodistrias airfield, the resort of Corfu is visited by a large number of tourists. A pleasant beach area, no transfers - this is what motivates tourists to buy a tour to this particular resort.
  4. Connoisseurs of beauty, fur products and simply noisy places will certainly want to plunge into the atmosphere that reigns in one of the largest cities in Greece - Thessaloniki, where Macedonia Airport is located.

Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport

Airports on the map of major cities in Greece

Airports of Greece on the map and general information, which will be useful to anyone who wants to pay a friendly visit to this country, are presented below. Check them out to feel confident in this amazing state.

  1. The main airport, Eleftherios Venizelos, is located near Athens. The airlines that are based here include Olympic airlines, Athens Air Lines, etc. The air hub is the most modern in the world. It consists of two terminals: the main one receives flights from European countries and international ones, and the additional one, used as an unloading terminal, handles flights from low-cost airlines. The best way to get to the center of Athens from the air hub - order a taxi. The cost of the trip is 25 euros. Buses run 24 hours a day, but wait times can be more than 30 minutes.
  2. The airport of the second largest city in Greece is located 15 km from the center of Thessaloniki. Airlines such as Astra airlines and Ellinair are based on it. Macedonia International Airport has two terminals: passenger and cargo. Inside the passenger terminal there are many bars, cafes, and comfortable waiting rooms at your service. The downside is the lack of luggage storage. You can get to the city by public transport (Bus No. 78) The cost of the trip is 45 cents. You can order a transfer, but then the trip will cost from 100-200 dollars. The best option would be to call a taxi. They will take you to the city for 15 euros.
  3. Another international airport that is ready to receive tourists from all over the world is located 9 kilometers from Kalamata - “Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos”. Mostly charter flights arrive here, and domestic flights are regularly carried out. Airline base: Air Berlin, Aegean and other smaller ones. Unfortunately, there is no public transport, but taxi prices are the same as in Athens on public transport.
  4. The airports of the Peloponnese city are located on the island part of Greece. They are separated by the small Corinth Canal. Both of them accept charter flights during the tourist season, but only domestic flights in winter. The road from the city to the airport will take only 20-25 minutes. It's better to go by taxi. The ticket price will cost you 30 euros. The bus network is not well developed. Flights are intermittent. The cost of a trip by public transport will be in euros.

International airports of island resort cities

Despite the fact that the cities are located on the island, the high development of tourism makes it possible to build large airfields on small pieces of land. The list of airports in Greece also includes the following:

  1. Kazantzakis Airport, located on the island of Crete, near the town of Heraklion, is the largest international air hub in Greece. Capacity is about 6 million people per year. Unfortunately, there is only one terminal, but it has all the necessary services: duty free, luggage storage, ATMs, currency exchange windows, etc. Due to the short distance from the city, you can get there by public transport (bus No. 78k and minibus No. 1). It is possible to rent a car at the airport, but it will cost a lot of money.
  2. The air harbor of Corfu island is called “Kapodistrias”. The distance between the city and the airport is only 3 kilometers. The airport consists of one small terminal. It is worth arriving at your flight 1.5 hours in advance due to the fact that the airport staff is not in a particular hurry. Mostly, it receives charter flights during the tourist peak. If you take a taxi to the city, the trip will cost 30-40 euros. The price of a bus ticket is 2 euros, but flights do not run regularly.
  3. Rhodes is another of Greece's major tourist island hotspots with its international airport, Diagoras. Direct regular flights fly here from Moscow. In 2005, a new terminal was opened. The services provided are the same as at Athens Metropolitan Airport. You can get to the city by public transport, it runs regularly. True, the price of a bus differs little from the price of a taxi. About 12 euros for a bus ticket and 15-20 for taxi services. Airlines are based here: Aeroflot, Transaero, Air Berlin and others.

Diagoras Airport

Local airports of island resorts in Greece

Tourists from other countries of the world will have to get to these resorts with a transfer. Mainly from Athens Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” you can reach these paradises:

  1. The local airport is Satorini, located near the town of Kamari. The airport is small in size and has only one terminal building. A flight from Moscow with a transfer will take no more than 6 hours, 4 hours of which you will be on the road to Athens. Companies such as Berlin Airlines, Cyprus Airlines and a couple of other local carriers operate at this airport. You can get to the resort from their airport terminal by taxi or rented car. The journey will not take more than 10-15 minutes. Taxi cost is 10 euros.
  2. Near the town of Chania on the island of Crete there is an air hub called “Ionis Diskalogianis”. This airport is located 13 kilometers from the city. The only way to get to the center of Chania is by taxi. This air transport hub accepts only charter flights: both domestic and from foreign countries. The online arrivals board can be found on the website: www.hcaa-eleng.eu. Air carrier companies operating flights to this island: belle air, Transaero, air berlin.
  3. The small town-resort, which is called “Zakynthos”, is a favorite place for tourists. Most of them strive to come here on holiday, thanks to the famous Lagan coast, which is shown in all its colors in the film “The Blue Lagoon”. The local airport receives tourists during the high season. It is located 4 kilometers from the city. Therefore, you can get to the center without any problems by taxi. For 14 euros you will be taken to the seaport. In addition, there are points scattered around the city where you can rent a car for the duration of your trip. There are good connections with buses within the city. Carrier companies such as air berlin, Italian airlines and others are based here.

To summarize, it can be noted that international airports are as popular among tourists as domestic air hubs. Such a large number of departure and arrival points allows you to easily get from one point in Greece to another.

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Greece attracts tourists from all over the world, who travel to this country mainly by plane. There are quite a lot of international airports in Greece. It is worth familiarizing yourself with them before your trip.

Airports of Greece on the map in Russian

Air terminals are located throughout the country. To study their location, you need to carefully look at the map.

Where are the international airports?

Total in this state 50 airports, but only 15 of them have international status.

They are located in different parts of the country and on the islands, which is very convenient for tourists who can quickly get to the desired resort.

The largest international airports are located in the most populous cities:

  • Athens— Eleftherios Venizelos Airport;
  • Thessaloniki- "Macedonia";
  • Kavala- Megas Alexandros airport;
  • Alexandroupolis— “Demokritos.”

The airport infrastructure is developed, but in many ways inferior to neighboring air terminals. The halls here are small, there are very few shops and cafes. They often accumulate queue. Available free Internet, there is parking. Services include:

  • ATMs;
  • Cafe;
  • Information desk;
  • Souvenir shop;
  • Transfer to.

Sky piers on the islands

On the islands of the state, air terminals are much smaller in area, but no less comfortable than large international airports. There are slightly fewer flights on the islands, but tourists arrive from a variety of countries.

Crete

There are airports in two cities: Heraklion and Chania. In Heraklion the air terminal is called "Nikos Kazantzakis". It flies annually to different cities around the world.

You can get to Heraklion from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Tbilisi, Kyiv.

Companies that fly to Russia from Heraklion:

  1. Aegean Airlines;
  2. Aviatrans Kiev;
  3. Nordwind Airlines;
  4. Aeroflot;
  5. Russia;
  6. Ukraine International Airlines;
  7. Orenburg Airlines;
  8. Ural Airlines;
  9. Azur Air.

Tourists really like this airport. It has a developed infrastructure: large, spacious halls, information desks, Internet, and high-comfort rooms. Available for passengers services:

  • Currency exchange;
  • ATMs;
  • Transfer;
  • Children's room;
  • Car rent;
  • Parking;
  • Medical office.

There is an airport in Chania named after Ioannis Daskalogiannis. It is slightly inferior to the air terminal in Heraklion: it has a slightly smaller area and number of flights. Aegean Airlines will help you get there from Moscow (Domodedovo). The airport, although small, is comfortable - there are cafes, shops, soft chairs in the waiting rooms. Among the services worth highlighting:

  1. Duty free shop;
  2. Souvenir shops;
  3. Transfer;
  4. Tour agency;
  5. Currency exchange;
  6. Changing rooms;
  7. ATMs;
  8. Food vending machines.

List of air hubs of other island territories

The state of Greece owns many small islands. They also have air terminals. The airports of the following islands should be highlighted:

  • Rhodes. The airport of this island is called “Diagoras” and is located near famous resorts. Can be reached from Moscow (Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo) and (Pulkovo). Two companies operate flights: Aeroflot and S7 Airlines;
  • Kos. The name of the airport is "Hippocrates". You can get there from Moscow (Domodedovo, Vnukovo) and St. Petersburg (Pulkovo). Operates flights: Aegean Airlines and UTair;
  • Zakynthos. It is called Dionysios Solomos. The main flights are to European countries. Planes fly to Russia only to Moscow (Domodedovo) and St. Petersburg, by Aeroflot, NordStar Airlines, Orenair;
  • Kefalonia. The airport is called Ana Polatu. It is very small, there are significantly fewer flights than on the mainland. Russians can only get there from Moscow (Domodedovo) by Yamal Airlines;
  • Corfu(Kerkyra). It is called "Ioannis Kapodistrias". The airport is located next to famous resorts, so people from all over the world fly here. Orenburg Airlines operates flights from Russia;

    • You can fly to Kerkyra from Moscow (Sheremetyevo), St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara.

  • Lemnos. The airport is modern, actively cooperates with different countries peace. Russians can only get there from Moscow (Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo);
  • Mytilene. It's called Odysseas Elytis. This is a very small airport that cooperates only with European countries. It will not be possible to get there from Russia and neighboring countries. You will have to do a transplant;
  • Samos. The airport is called "Aristarchus of Samos". The airport is very small by European standards and is only full in the summer. There is no direct communication with Russia;
  • Skiathos. A little-known airport called Alexandros Papadiamantis. There are few resorts on the island, so flights occur in much smaller numbers than on neighboring islands. There is no direct communication with Russia. The tourist will have to change planes;
  • Santorini. The airport is located near the village of Kamari. During the holiday season, the airport receives and sends flights to almost all major cities in Europe, but there are no connections with Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries. In order to get to Santorini from Russia, you will first have to fly to Athens, and then transfer to a domestic flight.

Thus, Greece has a huge number of airports. They were located not only in major cities on the mainland, but also on small islands. Thanks to this, it is very convenient for tourists to get to the resort.

    What to do if your flight is canceled

    If a flight is canceled more than 24 hours before departure, passengers will be transferred to similar airline flights. The carrier bears the costs; the service is free for the passenger. If you are not satisfied with any of the options offered by the airline, most airlines can issue an “involuntary return.” Once confirmed by the airline, the money will be returned to your account. Sometimes this can take several weeks.

    How to check in at the airport

    Online check-in is available on most airline websites. Most often it opens 23 hours before the start of the flight. You can go through it no later than 1 hour before the plane departs.

    To check in at the airport you will need:

    • identification document specified in the order,
    • birth certificate when flying with children,
    • printed itinerary receipt (optional).

  • What can you take on a plane?

    Carry-on luggage is the items you will take with you into the cabin. Weight norm hand luggage can vary from 5 to 10 kg, and its size most often should not exceed the sum of three dimensions (length, width and height) from 115 to 203 cm (depending on the airline). A handbag is not considered hand luggage and is carried freely.

    The bag you take with you on the plane should not contain knives, scissors, medicines, aerosols, cosmetics. Alcohol from duty free stores can only be transported in sealed bags.

    How to pay for luggage at the airport

    If the weight of luggage exceeds the standards established by the airline (most often 20-23 kg), you need to pay for each kilogram of excess. In addition, many Russian and foreign airlines, as well as low-cost airlines, have tariffs that do not include free baggage allowance and must be paid separately as an additional service.

    In this case, luggage must be checked in at the airport at a separate Drop-off check-in counter. If you are unable to print your boarding pass, you can obtain one at the airline's regular check-in counter, and check-in and check-in your luggage there.

    Where to find out the arrival time if you are a greeter

    You can find out the plane's arrival time on the airport's online board. The Tutu.ru website has an online display of the main Russian and foreign airports.

    You can find out the exit number (gate) on the arrivals board at the airport. This number is located next to the incoming flight information.

The airport in Athens is located 27 km east of the city center.

Address: Athens International Airport, El. Venizelos", SA Spata 19019
Telephone: (+30 210) 353 00 00
www.aia.gr

Airports in Crete

Heraklion Airport (HER)

The modern airport in Heraklion is located near the city.

Address: Heraklion International Airport, N.Kazantzakis, 71601 Heraklion Crete, Greece
Telephone: (+30 2810) 397800
www.heraklionairport.net

Chania Airport (CHQ)

A large and modern airport is located 14 km from the city of Chania. The taxi ride takes 20 minutes and costs 15-20 €.

Address: Chania International Airport, I. Daskalogiannis, 73 100, Chania, Crete, Greece
Telephone: (+30 28210) 83800
www.chania-airport.com

Rhodes Airport (RHO)

The airport is located 14 km west of the city of Rhodes.

Address: Rhodes International Airport, 85106, Greece
Telephone: (+30 22410) 88700
www.rhodes-airport.info

Corfu Airport (CFU)

Corfu Airport "Ioannis Kapodistrias" is located 3 km south of the center of Corfu town (Kerkyra).

Address: Corfu International Airport I.Kapodistrias 491 008, Corfu, Greece
Telephone:+ (30 26610) 89600
www.corfu-airport.com

Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)

Thessaloniki International Airport "Makedodia" is located 15 km (20-30 minutes by car) south of the city and 45 km (40 minutes by car) from the Halkidiki peninsula.

Address: Thessaloniki International Airport Makedonia, 491 008
Telephone:+ (30 26610) 89600

Santorini Airport (JTR)

Santorini Airport is located in the east of the island, near the village of Kamari. There are no direct flights from Russia to Santorini. Most flights have 1-2 transfers. The average travel time with 1 transfer is 5-10 hours, with 2 transfers 10-20 hours.

Greece has 15 international airports, 20 regional, five municipal and 11 military.

International airports

Of the 15 airports, five are located on the mainland (in Athens, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Alexandroupolis and the Peloponnese Peninsula), 10 are on the islands (Crete, Ionian, South and North Aegean).

International airports on the mainland

The largest airports on mainland Greece are located in Athens and Thessaloniki. Others have a smaller flow of passengers, serving mainly domestic and international charter flights.

  1. Eleftherios Venizelos Airport in Athens (27 km from Athens) ranks first in terms of annual passenger turnover (16 million people). One terminal and two runways have been built. Flights are carried out by more than 60 airlines (Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, Emirates, Alitalia, KLM, Japan Airlines, etc.), operating regular and charter passenger and cargo flights. For two local carriers (Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air) the airport is a hub. Common destinations are Istanbul, St. Petersburg, Dubai, London (more than 100 cities). Domestic flights include Paphos, Lemnos, Syros and others. Flights from Moscow are operated by Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot;
  2. Thessaloniki Airport "Macedonia" (15 km from Thessaloniki). One terminal and two runways have been built. More than 45 airlines operate flights throughout Greece and Europe (Alitalia, Czech Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways). For three local carriers (Aegean Airlines, Astra Airlines, Ellinair) Macedonia is a hub. The route map covers the cities of Munich, Stockholm, Moscow, Bucharest (more than 60 destinations). Among the cities of Greece are Athens, Heraklion, Paphos, Santorini and others. Annual passenger turnover – more than 5 million people;

  1. Megas Alexandros Airport in the north-east of the country (7 km from Kavala). One terminal and one runway have been built. Passenger flights are carried out by 11 airlines, of which three are Greek (Olympic, Aegean Airlines, Ellinair) and eight companies from other countries (Thomson, Condor, Eurowings, SAS and others). Popular destinations include cities in Germany, Great Britain, Poland, Austria, Sweden, Norway and Russia, with a total of 19 destinations. Domestic flights operate to Athens. Annual passenger turnover – more than 200 thousand people;
  2. Alexandroupolis Democritus Airport is located near the border with Turkey (7 km from Alexandroupolis). It has one runway and one terminal. Currently, three Greek airlines operate international flights connecting to Athens - Olympic, Aegean Airlines and Sky Express. Flights are also made to the city of Sitia (Island of Crete). Annual passenger turnover – more than 160 thousand people;
  3. Airport "Captain Vasilis Constantakopoulos" (Peloponnese Peninsula, 7 km from Kalamata). The number of terminals is one, the number of runways is one. Domestic flights to Athens and Thessaloniki and regular flights to Amsterdam, Paris, Prague, London, Vienna (17 destinations in total) are carried out by Olympic, Condor and others (13 airlines). To travel to the Peloponnese, Russians can use the services of Aegean Airlines. The flow of passengers is about 80 thousand people annually.

Island international airports

Connections between the Greek islands and the mainland and other countries are provided by 10 airports:

  • island of Crete - “Nikos Kazantzakis” (Heraklion), “Ioannis Daskalogiannis” (Chania);
  • Ionian Islands - “Dionysios Solomos” (Zakynthos Island), Kerkyra “Ioannis Kapodistrias” (Corfu Island), “Ana Polatou” (Kefalonia Island);
  • South Aegean Islands - “Hippocrates” (Kos Island), “Diagoras” (Rhodes Island);
  • Northern Aegean Islands - “Ifestos” (Lemnos Island), “Aristarchus of Samos” (Samos Island), Mytilene “Odysseas Elytis” (Lesbos Island).
  1. Island of Crete (south of the country). Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (5 km from Heraklion) is the second in passenger turnover after the capital's international airport (more than 6 million people annually). One terminal and two runways have been built within the airport terminal. Passenger transportation is carried out by 61 companies (Air Berlin, Eurowings, Condor, etc.), for three local carriers (Bluebird Airways, Minoan Air, Sky Express) it is a hub. Flights are operated to cities in Greece (Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes), Europe and Israel - about 50 destinations in total.

The island's second airport, Ioannis Daskalogiannis (one terminal and one runway), 10 km from Chania, receives mainly regular summer and charter flights from 30 airlines from European cities. Regular year-round destinations include cities in Greece (Athens, Thessaloniki), Cyprus (Paphos) and Germany (Munich). The annual flow of passengers is more than 2 million people;

  1. The Ionian Islands (west of the country) have three international airports, among them the largest in terms of annual passenger turnover is Ioannis Kapodistrias on the island of Corfu (Kerkyra) - more than 2 million people. The airport of the island of Zakynthos "Dionysios Solomos" serves more than 1 million people annually, the island of Kefalonia "Ana Polatou" - more than 400 thousand people. Each airport has one runway and one terminal. The main service is provided on seasonal (including charter) flights to European countries (Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Russia and others). Regular flights are carried out to the cities of Greece: Athens, Thessaloniki, Preveza, Kefalonia, Kythira. Flights are operated by more than 30 carriers (Air France, EasyJet, Ryanair, Thomson Airways and others). For local carriers Aegean Airlines and Ellinair, Ioannis Kapodistrias airport is the base;
  2. Within the South Aegean Islands (southeast of Greece) there are two large international airports with passenger traffic of more than 4 million (Rhodes Island - “Diagoras”) and 2 million people per year (Kos Island - “Hippocrates”). Each of them has one terminal and one runway. Both terminals are hubs for local carriers Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air. Regular flights to Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion and Munich, seasonal and charter flights to Belgium, Israel, Germany, Italy, Spain and other European cities are operated by more than 50 airlines;
  3. The airports of the Northern Aegean Islands (east of the country) are located on Lesbos (Mytilene "Odysseas Elytis"), Samos ("Aristarchus of Samos") and Lemnos ("Ifestos"), each of them has one terminal and one runway. Flights are provided by local (Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Sky Express) and European carriers (Air Berlin, Monarch Airlines, Thomson Airways and others). Regular destinations: Greece (Athens, Heraklion, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Chios and flights between the islands themselves). Seasonal and charter: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Great Britain, etc.

Regional airports

20 small airports offer regional flights across the country, from each of which you can fly to Athens. They are located both on the mainland and on the island parts.

  1. Mainland – nine airports:
  • Kozani "Philippos"
  • Nea Anchialos,
  • Ioannina "King Pyrros"
  • Kythira "Alexandros Aristotelis Onassis"
  • Skyros,
  • Kastoria "Aristotelis"
  • Aktion,
  • Skiathos "Alexandros Papadiamandis".
  1. South Aegean Islands – nine airports:
  • Astypalea,
  • Milos,
  • Kalymnos,
  • Paros,
  • Karpathos,
  • Mykonos,
  • Naxos,
  • Santorini,
  • Syros "Demetrius Vikelas".
  1. North Aegean Islands – two airports:
  • Chios "Omiros"
  • Ikaria "Ikaros".

Despite the fact that the airports are regional, some of them operate flights to other countries - most often seasonal and charter. So, from Karpathos it is possible to fly to Munich, Amsterdam and Copenhagen, from Araxos to Brussels and Dusseldorf, from Skiathos to Rome, Venice and Larnaca.

Municipal airports

These are three airports on the South Aegean Islands (Kasos, Kastellorizo, Leros), one in the southeast of the country in Attica (Megara), one on the island of Crete (Sitia). Flights are operated by local carriers Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Olympic Air to the cities of Greece - Athens, Rhodes, Karpathos, Sitia. There are from one to three flights daily.

Military airports

Greece has 11 military airports used for military aviation for solving defense problems, transporting troops, etc. These include airports on the mainland (Agrinion, Alexandria, Amygdaleon, Andravida, Larissa, Cotroni, Tanagra, Tatoi, Eleusis), on the Peloponnese peninsula (Tripoli) and on the island of Rhodes (Maritsa).

A large number of airports spread throughout the country provide convenient air connections between the country’s cities on the mainland and islands and contribute to the growth of the flow of tourists making both direct flights to Greece and transit.

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