Published on
October 30, 2025
SKY Express strengthens Greece-Germany connectivity with a new direct Athens–Berlin flight, offering greater convenience for travelers and boosting tourism between the two countries. Launched on October 16, 2025, this route is expected to significantly increase German tourist arrivals to Greece, benefiting not only the airline but also Greece’s vibrant hospitality industry. With four weekly flights, the new service provides easy access to Athens and beyond, making it easier for tourists to explore Greece’s rich history, culture, and stunning landscapes. This move underscores SKY Express’s commitment to expanding its network and supporting Greece’s tourism growth.
SKY Express Strengthens Greece-Germany Connectivity & Bolsters Tourism Potential with New Athens-Berlin Flight
SKY Express enhances the direct connectivity between Athens and Berlin allowing for even greater tourism growth for Greece. Strengthened ties with Germany will positively impact the aviation and tourism sectors. Most tourists flown into Greece are from Germany and with new routes, even more tourists from Germany can be flown into Greece. This will be a positive change for tourism in Greece and for tourism related to the Greek hospitality sector.
Higher Berlin-Athens Flight Tourism Accessibility
SKY Express will accommodate the customer’s desire for more direct routes to aid Berlin and Athens travel. Greece will continue itself to be Germany’s number one tourism destination as result. Providing the service will continue to aid the Greek and Germinic tourism customer satisfaction and retention.
Flights from Athens to Berlin started on October 16, 2023, and will be offered four times a week: every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The new route allows travelers to directly fly to Athens, Greece’s capital, which allows them to access a country rich in culture, beautiful islands, and exciting cosmopolitan centers. It is Greece’s Berlin and Athens to partake in on European culture. The airline has focused on expanding its reach to Europe.
With no layover on the Berlin to Athens Express, Germans connect far more easily and quickly to the Mediterranean and the warmth of summer. The latest environmentally friendly A320neo and A321neo’s which are highly fuel efficient carry 190 passengers on the route. The average age of the entire fleet is only 3.9 years.
Germany is Greece’s number 1 tourism market, and newly opened direct trade routes will only increase the number of German tourists flowing into Greece. This is on the back of the country’s rich heritage and cultural connections. It is leisure and work as German tourists visit the country on business and to enjoy the summer sun.
The goal of the new direct flight route is to encourage more tourists to come to Greece from Germany in order to help the Greece tourism industry bounce back. For the first eight months of 2025, Greece had almost 26 million tourists, and that number will likely go even higher with more flights to European cities like Berlin. Greece is a tourism heavy economy, and this new flight connection will enhance the primary image of the Greece as a highly sought international tourism location.
Athens is not only the start of the route to Greece’s historical sites like the Parthenon and the Acropolis, but it is also the center of access to the Greek islands like Santorini, Crete, and Mykonos. Athens will now also allow access to Greece’s famous mainland cities like Thessaloniki, and other historical islands like Rhodes and Heraklion. For tourists that want Greece’s rich culture, beautiful beaches, or a lively city, the new route opens up to more of what Greece has to offer.
Tourism Growth in Greece and Its Hospitality Industry
The Greek hospitality industry will greatly benefit from the new route from Germany operated by SKY Express. Germans are some of the biggest spenders and contributors to tourism revenue in the country. With the new flights, the Germans will have Greece even more accessible and will most likely increase the demand for hotels, restaurants, and other tourism services.
In the summer, and for the rest of the year, the hotels in Athens and the most popular Greek islands will have lots of tourists from Germany. Germany tourists will be able to choose from spacious high-end resorts, charming boutique hotels, and converted guesthouses, or even stay in some of the more economically priced places. With the new flights, even the more remote places and islands will be able to increase their hospitality services year round.
Working with the hospitality industry is critical to enhancing the overall travel experience for tourists. With more flights to Greece, hotels, and resorts here focus on flexible, customized service and time-saving packages. Now, tourists can purchase “flight + hotel” packages to travel more easily and with fewer hassles. In Greece, the hospitality industry improves and builds on its basic services, with more comprehensive packages that include a range of travel experiences, guided exploration, culinary tours, and wellness retreats to enrich each traveler’s experience.
What to Know About Flights
From Greece’s new SKY Express Athens-Ber Berlin flights, one of the many prizes travelers can now have is to explore Greece. Here are the basic reminders for travelers to have for their flights.
Flight Schedule: The new direct route, Athens-Berlin, will now run 4 times a week, on Mondays, and then have a 4 day rest, to allow for flexible travel to Greece.Flight Duration: The flights will last around 2 hours and 45 minutes, for a quick and efficient journey to the cities.Aircraft: The Airbus A320neo and A321neo serving this route have advanced new tech for smooth and comfy flights. The new planes have fuel efficient engines that reduce carbon emmissions and quiet the flying experience for customers.Booking: Customers can book the flights from Athens to Berlin on the SKY Express website, where they can also find information on baggage, seat selection, and other services.Travel Comfort: To ensure passenger comfort, SKY Express provides a range of services. Customers on this route can partake in in-flight entertainment, meals, and beverages. There are also a variety of seat choices for different tastes, to complete the range of services.Travel Tips for German Tourists.
If you are traveling from Berlin to Athens, here are some things you can do to make your experience in Greece a smooth and enjoyable one.
Book in Advance: As for new routes, you need to book your flights in advance to ensure that you get the best prices.Local Transport Plan: Tourists to Athens can use local transport to visit major attractions within the city. Athens has a city transport network including buses, the tram system, and the metro. For more convenience, there are taxis, and private transfers can be arranged.Etiquette: Greece has a reputation for hospitality, though it can be valuable to learn a couple of local customs. For instance, modest dress is required when entering any of the country’s churches or monasteries.Weather: Greece has a Mediterranean weather pattern which means warm summers and winters that are mild. Due to this, a visit Greece means light summer clothes, wide-brim hats or sunscreen for shield against the sun.More than Athens: Most of the ancient history and cultural activities are in Athens. Still, one should not forget the islands and coastal towns. The new flight route allows people to more easily get to Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, and Rhodes which have beautiful beaches and lively night activities.Accommodation: Hotels in Athens and on the islands offer special packages and discounts. Travelers can search for “flight + hotel” options to make their trips more affordable and to make their trips seamless.Greece’s Tourism Future and the Role of SKY Express
Greece’s tourism is bouncing back after the pandemic and the new Athens-Berlin flight for SKY Express will help with this growth. Greece is focusing on new diverse international markets to make sure that visitors can come year-round. Greece will have prosperrous tourism because of the new flight routes.
As Greece becomes more affordable and accessible to travelers, budget airlines like SKY Express will help with that. Greece’s historic sites, beaches, and islands will open up to more people.
In addition, the partnership between SKY Express and Greece’s hospitality has great potential. Hotels and resorts are offering curated, and more integrated hospitality with Greece’s beautiful natural landscape, culture, and history.
SKY Express strengthens Greece-Germany connectivity with a new direct Athens-Berlin flight, boosting tourism and enhancing the travel experience for both leisure and business travelers. This strategic move is set to benefit both the airline and Greece’s hospitality industry, making the country even more accessible to German visitors.
Setting the Pace: SKY Express
The new direct route from Athens to Berlin removes barriers to travel and encourages the growth of the Greek tourism sector. We appreciate SKY Express for making travel more convenient and setting new standards for modern and fuel-efficient aircraft in Europe. People from Germany and nearby countries will appreciate the new Berlin to Athens routes. We hope to travel more based on the reasonable prices and increased frequency.
We understand that more people traveling to Greece will positively impact tourism. Greece has always welcomed people with its rich culture, gorgeous islands, and ancient ruins. Now, with nonstop flights, Greece is even more convenient to visitors from Berlin and will make the travel experience much more enjoyable.
We expect the number of travelers from Germany, the UK, and nearby European countries to continue to rise. More hikers, tourists, and adventurers will come to Greece to enjoy its beautiful landscapes and cultural offerings. These will create more opportunities for the tourism and hospitality sector.
