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SKY and Snappi keep rewarding you

Book your SKY flights with your Snappi Mastercard® Debit Card, earn 10% cashback on purchases up to €200 and enter the Prague getaway prize draw.

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SKY express launches direct flights to Hamburg, its fifth destination in Germany

Sky express launches its new direct connection Athens - Hamburg, operating 3 weekly flights.

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SKY express awarded “Airline of the Year” in Europe by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA)

SKY express was named “Airline of the Year” by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), bringing Greece to the forefront of European aviation.

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SKY express: Dynamic Entry into the Iberian Peninsula with New Direct Athens–Lisbon Route

Sky express launches its new direct connection Athens - Lisbon, operating 3 weekly flights.

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Now an official member of the IATA family

We are thrilled and proud to announce that we are now officially members of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) family, the leading global organization.

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SKY express Invests in the Future of the Hellenic Air Force

SKY express completed the full renovation of the Hellenic Air Force Academy’s Cadets' Club with its donation, supporting the Air Force's next generation.

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New rise in passenger traffic and revenue for SKY express in Q2 2026

Continuing its steady upward growth, SKY express delivered remarkable results in the second quarter of 2026 as well.

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SKY express - Youth & Lifelong Learning Foundation

SKY express partners with the European Youth Card, offering up to 15% discount on tickets to Greece and abroad for youths aged 13-30.

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SKY and Snappi continue their partnership so you can keep enjoying the rewards!

Τhis summer, fly to 60 SKY express destinations and get 10% cashback on bookings up to €200 by your Snappi Mastercard.

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SKY & Eurobank in Cyprus - 20% €pistrofi on ticket purchases

Enjoy unforgettable journeys with a 20% €pistrofi cashback on ticket purchases from SKY express.

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SKY express calls on the HASP’s management to assume responsibility for the disruption caused to thousands of passengers and employees

SKY express calls on the management of the Hellenic Aviation Service Provider (HASP) to assume responsibility for the delays recorded on 10 and 11 June 2026 at Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos".

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Strong acceleration of growth for SKY express in Q1 2026 – 19.4% increase in passenger traffic and 34.5% in scheduled flights revenue

SKY express kicked off 2026 with a strong start, recording significant growth across all key metrics.

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At SKY express, winning is just a snap away!

SKY & Snappi: download the Snappi app, open an account, complete 3 transactions from €5 and earn a €30 voucher for your next trip with SKY quick and easy.

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Information on the Entry/Exit System (EES)

Under full operation the new Entry/Exit System (EES) of European Union since 10 April 2026.

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SKY express transfers the Holy Light across Greece

For yet another year, SKY express ensured the transportation of the Holy Light to destinations throughout Greece via its scheduled flights.

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Fly this easter with SKY and get up to 50€ reward for your next flight!

Fly with SKY express this Easter 2026 and earn up to €50* for your next international flight!

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SKY in ITB 2026

Explore new horizons full of possibilities with SKY! Select your country of origin and discover Greece from our 27 international destinations!

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SKY express Expands Direct Connections Between Greece and France with New Athens–Lyon Route

Sky express launches its new direct connection Athens - Lyon, operating 2 weekly flights.

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SKY express connects Crete with the capital of Albania with the new direct Heraklion–Tirana flight

Sky express launches its new direct connection Heraklio - Tirana, operating 2 weekly flights.

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SKY express Strengthens Northern Greece Connectivity with Direct Thessaloniki–Düsseldorf Flight

Sky express launches its new direct connection Thessaloniki - Düsseldorf, operating 3 weekly flights.

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SKY express honors the Hellenic Air Force Day once again

SKY express proudly took part in the Hellenic Air Force Airshow in Flisvos, showcasing its Airbus A320neo and supporting the Hellenic Air Force Day and the new generation.

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SKY express: Second Iberian Destination with New Direct Athens–Madrid Flight

Sky express launches its new direct connection Athens - Madrid, operating 5 weekly flights.

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Fly across the entire SKY express network with up to 50% off!

Book now for Winter, Spring, and top Summer destinations with up to 50% off across the entire SKY express network!

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SKY express strengthens its international presence with a new direct Athens – Berlin route

SKY express inaugurated on October 16 its new direct connection Athens–Berlin, operating four weekly flights.

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SKY in WTM 2025

Explore new horizons full of possibilities with SKY! Select your country of origin and discover Greece from our 27 international destinations!

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SKY express: Welcomes another brand-new Airbus, strengthening the youngest aircraft fleet in Greece

SKY express greeted the arrival of its 15th Airbus and 29th aircraft in total, a cutting-edge Airbus A320neo, with a swarm welcome.

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SKY express, with the largest network in Greece, supports teachers with a 30% discount, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education

SKY express, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, remains committed to supporting Greek society and education by once again offering a 30% discount on airfares for newly...

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Important Announcement: All flights will operate as scheduled on Thursday, 28 August 2025.

All SKY express flights will operate as scheduled on Thursday, 28 August 2025

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SKY express and Avis: A Seamless Travel Experience with Exclusive Benefits for Passengers

SKY express and Avis are joining forces to offer high-quality mobility solutions.

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SKY express: Strong International Growth for the Greek Carrier with +33% in Q2 2025

SKY express delivered remarkable performance in the second quarter of 2025, confirming its dynamic expansion both domestically and abroad.

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SKY express - Etihad Airways Launch Codeshare Flights

On July 10, SKY express and Etihad Airways signed a codeshare agreement, further strengthening their existing strategic partnership.

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SKY express Welcomes 11th Airbus A320neo, Reinforcing the Youngest Fleet in Greece

SKY express continues to strengthen its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A320neo.

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SKY express: Writing the Future in the Sky with 5 New International Destinations

SKY express stole the show at the event held on Tuesday, June 24, at the Olympic Museum of Athens.

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Grab the offer and travel with your equipment with 10€ off!

Book your spot for your next adventure to 55 unique destinations in Greece and abroad, add your equipment, and off you go!

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SKY express: Continues to Gain Ground Both Domestically and Internationally in Q1 2025

SKY express kicked off 2025 with a strong start, recording significant growth across all key metrics.

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SKY express brings the Holy Light to every corner of Greece

Through both scheduled and special flights, SKY express will once again carry the Holy Light from Athens to seven destinations across Greece on Holy Saturday night.

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Flights from Santorini to Athens: Free Airline Tickets for Children and Educators on All Flights Until February 9.

The airline is providing free fare for all children up to 12 years old for flights departing from Santorini to Athens between Wednesday, February 5, and Sunday, February 9, 2025.

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SKY express is adding 5 extra flights to and from Santorini on February 3rd and 4th.

SKY express, in response to the current conditions on the island of Santorini, has added two (2) additional emergency flights for today and three (3) more for tomorrow, from and to Santorini, aiming to facilitate the...

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SKY express launches direct route Athens - Yerevan

SKY express continues to "spread its wings" to new international destinations, offering even more options.

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SKY express inaugurates direct flights from Athens to Tbilisi

SKY express launched its first direct flight from Athens to Tbilisi on Wednesday, November 6.

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Warm Welcome for SKY express at Istanbul Airport – Daily Direct Flights from Athens

On Tuesday, November 12, SKY express launched its first direct flight between Athens and Istanbul, now offering daily connectivity between the two destinations.

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SKY express expands its network with direct Athens – Amsterdam flight

SKY express launches the Athens-Amsterdam direct flight with 4 weekly routes, connecting the two cities.

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SKY express honors the Hellenic Air Force Day once again

SKY express put on an impressive airshow over Thessaloniki, flying two state-of-the-art aircraft, an A320neo and an ATR 72-600, in honor of the Hellenic Air Force.

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SKY express launches direct flights from Athens to Tirana

SKY express introduces direct flights from Athens to Tirana, five times a week, expanding its international network.

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SKY express receives the Innovation Airline Award 2024

SKY express continues to lead in innovation in the airline industry, receiving the Innovation Airline Award 2024 for the 2nd consecutive year from the ERA.

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1+1 ticket free to our 6 new destinations!

Book your seat by September 25th. Travel from 14/10/2024 to 14/03/2025.

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We expand our Network of Partnerships with ITA Airways; the Italian national carrier!

SKY express announces its partnership with ITA Airways, further strengthening its network of strategic interline partnerships and creating new prospects for the country's connectivity. This is a strategic choice and...

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We welcome the academic year with support initiatives for teachers and travels with them throughout the year.

SKY express, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, has once again undertaken a significant initiative to offer practical support for the work of the country's teachers for the...

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Amendments on selected flights

Amendments of SKY express on selected flights from November 2024 to March 2025, due to upgrade works of Fraport Greece carried out at the regional airports: Samos, Corfu, Mytilene, Kefalonia, Rhodes, Santorini...

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All Domestic Destinations from 20€*!

The offer is valid for a limited number of seats and for bookings made until 18/07/2024 at 23:59, for flights from 01/09/2024 to 14/03/2025.

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SKY express: won the trust of the passenger public in 2023 and continues its upward trajectory in 2024.

On Wednesday, June 26, at the Four Seasons Astir Palace, SKY express and Athens International Airport welcomed representatives of the country's largest travel agencies and the media to celebrate together the...

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Strategic alliancies with 18 leading carriers.

Following international standards and practices, SKY express has already entered into agreements with 18 airlines around the world, including Air France, American Airlines, Air Transat, Air Serbia, , British Airways...

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An Important Initiative to Extend the Tourist Season.

SKY express has launched a significant initiative to extend the tourist season and reduce seasonality, starting with Crete. Specifically, the airline will maintain two weekly direct flights from Paris to Heraklion...

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GNTO and SKY express forge Successful Partnership to elevate Greece's Tourism in European Markets.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and SKY express have concluded their annual collaborative campaign with resounding success, reaching over 20 million potential tourists across Europe. This strategic...

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Partnership with the leading airlines British Airways and Etihad Airways!

SKY express joins forces with two of the largest airlines and further enhances the country's appeal to international visitors throughout the year. Passengers flying with British Airways from the UK and Etihad Airways...

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SKY express: once again this year brings the Holy Light to the Greeks

SKY express, faithful to the values, customs and traditions of the country, will carry it for an-other year to seven destinations in the Greek territory.

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SKY express strengthens its fleet by 17% and flies to Greece and Europe with brand new aircraft.

With an average age of 1.6 years for ATR 72-600 type aircraft and 3.1 years for Airbusneo, SKY express retains the privilege of being the youngest fleet in Greece and one of the most environmentally friendly in Europe.

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2 awards at the Marketing Achievement Awards 2024 for BLISS Business Class!

SKY express, the only double-award-winning Greek airline in Europe, won two more awards, following the 3 honors it received from Athens International Airport some time ago.

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SKY express welcomes the summer season with a direct connection between Crete and Cyprus!

SKY express welcomes the summer season starting from its hometown, inaugurating the direct connection of Heraklion with Larnaca. Flights beginning on May 16 are already available for bookings and will be operated...

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3 more distinctions for the double award-winning Greek airline in Europe!

New distinctions for SKY express! After being recognized as an international case study by Google, being named the European company with the significant increase in terms of flight work by Eurocontrol and, of course...

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SKY express recorded a 15% increase in passenger traffic and 26% in revenue in the 1st quarter of the year.

SKY express achieved robust growth in the first quarter of the year, recording an overall increase of 15% in passenger traffic compared to the corresponding period of 2023. The increase in domestic passenger traffic...

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Happy New Year from SKY express and Garden Gourmet!

With the purchase of Vegan Sausage Brioche made with Garden Gourmet, take part by 31/1/2024 and participate in the contest to be the winner of a double ticket to your favorite international destination.

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Our first AIRBUS A321neo was officially named by the honourable president of the Republic of Cyprus!

In the context of a special ceremony held at Larnaca "Glafcos Clerides" International Airport, in the presence of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Christodoulides, SKY express with the...

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This year you don't wait for Santa. Because this year, SKY brings the gifts

Participate in our Christmas giveaways, and you might be one of the 10 lucky winners who will win the tickets of the entire year!

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Embracing Change: SKY express Takes Flight Towards Gender Equality with IATA's 25by2025 Commitment

The leading Greek airline signed the IATA 25by2025 Commitment during the Wings of Change Europe (WoCE) event in Amsterdam

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Flying alongside the Hellenic airforce and soaring the Greek sky

Our state-of-the-art aircraft AIRBUS A320neo and ATR 72-600 alongside C-27, F-16 & Mirage 2000-5

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We were awarded with two immense European distinctions!

It is with immense joy and pride that we share the remarkable news that we have been honoured with not just one, but two prestigious ERA awards (European Regions Airline Association): the Airline Excellence Award 2023...

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We fly with the substitute teachers for the whole school year!

SKY express, the Greek airline of the future, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, is proceeding with a substantial offer movement to support in practice the work of all...

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We maintain our strong presence in Rhodes!

A meeting between the Municipality of Rhodes and SKY express representatives, the major Greek airline was held in a very warm and cordial atmosphere, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

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Closer than ever to Rhodes island!

SKY express, as part of its immediate response to the emergency created by the recent devastating fires that hit the island of Rhodes, immediately mobilized a broad support mechanism both at the "Diagoras"...

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We expand our flight program to three strategic european airports!

SKY express, the big Greek airline, invests in the further expansion of its international network and launches direct flights to three new destinations: Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Warsaw.

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SKY express and FREENOW offer the ultimate travel experience!

SKY express, the big Greek airline -that emerged as the European company with the largest increase of flight work for 2022, joins forces with FREENOW, the No.1 Taxi app in Greece and the Super Mobility App in Europe...

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Our flights to and from Rhodes International Airport “Diagoras” are operating as scheduled.

SKY express having evaluated the situation in Rhodes, after the recent bushfires, continues to operate as scheduled its flights to and from Rhodes International Airport “Diagoras”.

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Collaboration with Lean In Network Greece (Athens) for women’s empower-ment in border cities of Greece.

True to its commitment to responsible development that combines achieving its commercial goals with the sustainability of the environment and the well-being of society, SKY express proceeds in cooperation with the...

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Business class is Bliss!

SKY express redefines Business Class and presents BLISS for the first time, offering passengers a series of different choices in every part of their travel, for an experience even more unique. SKY express’ business...

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Robust organic growth with new products & environmentally responsible proposals

In a special event SKY express and Athens International Airport "El. Venizelos” welcomed their partners marking the beginning of the new tourist season.

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A new growth cycle begins! Receipt of the second AIRBUS A321NEO

As part of the implementation of its investment plan, SKY express received the second AIRBUS A321neo, with the addition of which, its fleet now counts 23 aircraft.

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HERAKLION IS THE STARTING POINT OF OUR DYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT

The trust of our homeland reinforces our dynamic route

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WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN BY THE SIDE OF THESSALONIKI

A stable relationship of trust grows even stronger.

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SKY express receives its first A321neo!

SKY express FIRST AIRBUS A321 landed at the airline's base at Athens International Airport at the end of last week and is the largest version aircraft of the A320neo family. The airline is set to receive another...

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Two years later, strengthens even more its presence in Cyprus!

In the scope of the event that took place in Nicosia, SKY express supported by Hermes Airports, celebrated two years of continuous presence in Cyprus. Two years ago, the company opted for Cyprus as its first...

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The big Greek airline enriches its summer flight schedule with 12 countries, 29 international destinations, and the biggest domestic network!

SKY express enriches its summer flight schedule with 12 countries, 29 international destinations, while boosting connections with 34 domestic destinations and a rise in available seats.

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SKY express - TEXAN: Standing by the student community of Greece offering free flights

SKY express in collaboration with ΤΕΧΑΝ Environmental Management, launches an initiative of sincere solidarity aiming to stand by the new generation of Greece, providing one aircraft of SKY express’ fleet, for free...

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Two more awards onboard for the Greek airline!

During 2022 SKY express successfully recorded the best performance in terms of recovery and growth in the domestic market. This milestone was celebrated with the receipt of two awards, the highest growth performance...

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SKY express stars in Ermis Awards with the top distinctions of Brand and Client of the Year!

SKY express welcomed 2023 with even more awards! Following the recognition as an international case study by Google, as the European company with the largest increase of flights by Eurocontrol, and the distinction as...

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Large, modern and even greener!

Dynamic organic growth, strengthening the greenest fleet in Greece with AIRBUS A321neo aircrafts, international distinctions and ever expanding global network.

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The company with the largest increase in flying operations across Europe in 2022 162% increase compared to 2019!

SKY express is emerging as the European company with the highest increase in flight operations in 2022 according to Eurocontrol data.

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Athens – Munich direct flights have started

SKY express launched the Athens-Munich direct connection on Thursday, October 27, offering passengers a new travel proposal, five days a week on the most competitive terms.

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SKY express was declared “BRAND OF THE YEAR” at the PEAK Performance Marketing Awards, winning total of 10 awards

The top honorary distinction was accompanied by ten (10) awards, including the “BRAND OF THE YEAR” and the Platinum award.

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Milan, Munich and Sofia: SKY express's new destinations

SKY express is gradually expanding its network in three very popular cities in the coming period. Munich, the cosmopolitan capital of Bavaria, Milan the city of fashion, and Sofia, one of the most beloved destinations...

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SKY express participates at the Aviation Event for the stuffing challenges of the industry in the post-covid era

Gerasimos Skaltsas, CCO of SKY express, referred to the substantial changes required to eliminate the issues in the aviation sector that have been recorded internationally.

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SKY express supporting the "green" transition of Astypalaia

SKY express took over as “Smart Sponsor” the acquisition and operation of “ASTYBUS” on the island. An innovative "green" passenger transport service with the pure electric vehicles of Volkswagen accessible to all...

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Another 1 Airbus A320neo is added in the country's newest and greenest fleet

With the new addition, SKY express sets another milestone in its ongoing investment plan and seals its vote of confidence in the prospects of Greek tourism.

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SKY express invites you this summer to see the trip in a different way!

SKY express 's new advertising campaign, with the central message “In with the new”, lures us to the joy and sense of freedom brought by travelling to favorite destinations.

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Strategic partnership with Emirates

New prospects for interconnecting the country and further enhancing of the tourist prod-uct are created by the agreement of the new era with the leading air carrier of the Middle East.

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Ninth Airbus A320 for the country's newest and greenest fleet, adding another Airbus A320 neo

True to its commitment to a sustainable air transport model, SKY express is integrating another state-of-the-art and brand-new Airbus A320neo into its fleet.

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SKY express partners with leading Delta Air Lines

The partnership is another milestone for SKY express, offering even greater opportunities for North American travellers and connection to the largest network of destinations covered by SKY express throughout Greece.

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Starts of Cooperation with Royal Jordanian

SKY express and Royal Jordanian join forces to offer passengers more options from the Middle East to the largest domestic network in Greece.

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Νew partnership with Canadian airline Air Transat

New partnership for SKY express this time with the leading Canadian airline, Air Transat. The two powerful companies are joining forces to offer passengers more options, from Montreal and Toronto to the largest...

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Increased direct flights to Crete in our summer schedule

More than one million visitors from the interior and from at least seven European countries are going to welcome the airports of Heraklion, Chania and Sitia according to the company's planning for this summer