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

SKY express, the Greek airline, further strengthens its international network and Greece’s connectivity with Europe by launching a new direct flight between Athens and Lisbon. Flights will operate three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with brand new Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft, with an average age of just 3.9 years. These modern aircraft offer reduced environmental and noise impact, fully aligning with the airline’s commitment to sustainable development.

A warm welcome at Lisbon Airport was attended by members of the Greek Embassy, senior airport executives, as well as SKY express Founder Mr. Ioannis Grylos and company representatives, highlighting SKY express’ continued focus on expanding its international markets and promoting Greece as a high-quality, attractive year-round destination.

Lisbon joins SKY express’ international network, which by the end of the year will include 27 international destinations, offering travelers seamless journeys with premium comfort and services. The airline’s schedule will be further enhanced with new direct connections to Madrid, Hamburg, Lyon, and Tel Aviv, as well as Thessaloniki–Düsseldorf and Heraklion–Tirana routes. At the same time, SKY express remains the only Greek airline maintaining the largest domestic network in Greece, serving 33 domestic destinations.

Mr. Ioannis Grylos, expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome: "We are extremely proud of our first flight connecting Athens and Lisbon, and we sincerely thank Lisbon Airport for the outstanding reception, as well as the Greek Embassy representatives for their presence and support of this new connection between our two countries. This new route brings Greece and Portugal closer, boosting tourism in both directions. As demand grows, we plan to consider further increasing frequency so that even more visitors can discover Greece and our extensive network."

Karen Strougo, Chief Commercial Officer of ANA VINCI Airports, commented: "Enhancing connectivity between Portugal and Greece, made possible by SKY express’ new routes, opens new horizons for Lisbon Airport’s connections with such an iconic destination as Greece. This progress results from the joint efforts of the route development teams at VINCI Airports, SKY express, and our local partners, reflecting our ongoing commitment to promoting air connectivity."