Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Greece’s first scheduled helicopter airline, Hoper, is transforming the landscape of island-hopping this summer by offering quick access to Greece’s hidden gems. Providing flights to 11 destinations, including Mykonos , Antiparos, Folegandros, Ios, Kea, Patmos, Sifnos, Spetses, Tinos, and more, Hoper allows travelers to journey from Athens to Mykonos in mere minutes rather than hours. This new route aims to enhance the convenience and experience of traveling between Greece’s picturesque islands, making it easier for tourists to explore places like Mykonos, Antiparos, and Folegandros.
As a result, Greece’s tourism is set to benefit significantly, with the quick and seamless travel experience enticing more visitors to explore these stunning locations. Hoper’s initiative has received positive feedback from travelers and officials alike, including Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. With such innovative travel solutions, Greece is poised to remain a top destination for tourists worldwide, ensuring that island-hopping becomes a more enjoyable and efficient experience.
Hoper’s Services and Destinations Hoper’s scheduled flights connect Athens, Santorini, and Mykonos to harder-to-reach islands such as Antiparos, Folegandros, Ios, Kea, Patmos, Sifnos, Spetses, and Tinos. These flights significantly reduce transit times; for example, a helicopter ride from Athens to Tinos takes about 42 minutes, whereas a ferry journey can take approximately f.
