Greek charter operator Hoper has launched scheduled helicopter services from Athens to the Aegean Islands using Robinson R44 and R66 helicopters.
For summer travel, one-way or round-trip flights are available to Athens, Antiparos, Folegandros, Ios, Kea (Tzea), Mykonos, Patmos, Santorini, Sifnos, Spetses, and Tinos. The company upgraded existing helipads at these destinations.
One-way prices start at €160 to €350 ($171 to $375), depending on the destination, and the longest flight is 45 minutes. Hoper also offers custom charter flights in its five Robinson helicopters from its base at Koropi in Athens and plans to add other mainland destinations later this year.
“We focus on affordability and making helicopter travel more accessible to a wider range of passengers,” said chief commercial officer Dimitris Kossyfas. “Hoper allows passengers to book flights and individual seats without having to charter an entire helicopter.”
“Our vision is to make vertical mobility solutions a habit for people who value their time,” said CEO Demitris Memos. “With Hoper, we turn hours into minutes, and travellers earn up to a full day of vacation.”
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