This month, hoper launched as the first and only airline company in Greece to offer daily scheduled helicopter flights, providing fixed routes and departure times, from Athens to the Aegean Islands. Poised to transform the Greek travel landscape by providing fast, convenient, scenic and safe helicopter flights, hoper connects travelers to Greece’s most beautiful and remote destinations in less than 45 minutes.
Flights to Athens, Antiparos, Folegandros, Ios, Kea (Tzea), Mykonos, Patmos, Santorini, Sifnos, Patmos, Spetses and Tinos are now in service for summer 2024 and available to book online as individual one-way or round-trip seats at flyhoper.com. One-way fares start at 160€-350€ depending on the destination.
The Athens-based company will operate year-round with a fleet of five glass-cockpit Robinson R44 and R66 helicopters. The flights will originate from its base in Koropi, Athens, which is only 15 minutes by private car or taxi from Athens International Airport, as well as from Mykonos and Santorini, to other islands. hoper also operates chartered flights on a request basis for passengers whose plans may not align with scheduled routes.
Founded by three Greek entrepreneurs and travel enthusiasts Dimitris Memos, Costas Gerardos and George Papaioannidis, hoper aspires to revolutionize air transport, offering fast, comfortable and safe travel to Greece’s most sought-after destinations in the Aegean Islands. The company plans to add new destinations in the mainland later this year.
With a blend of experts in engineering, aviation, digital technology, and strategic leadership, hoper’s leadership team is focused on innovation for shaping the future of travel in Greece.
The company prioritizes safety, convenience and innovation. As part of this commitment, hoper upgraded all the existing helipads in the destinations it serves, ensuring passengers a secure, seamless, and thrilling journey from booking to landing.
For more information about hoper or to book a flight, please visit flyhoper.com
