Company updates Greek Company Hopeful Seaplane Flights Will Begin in 2024 by GTP editing team 9 November 2023 written by GTP editing team 9 November 2023 3 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 35 CESSNA Caravan C-208 seaplane – Source: Hellenic Seaplanes The arrival of the first seaplane is paving the way for the launch of waterway flights expected to enhance the transport and tourist experience in Greece, said Greek company Hellenic Seaplanes this week. The company is aiming to set up the largest seaplane network in Europe with seaplane operations scheduled to begin next year. At the same time it hopes to become the first in Greece to offer hydroplane connections to and from the islands and mainland. The company received its first CESSNA Caravan C-208 seaplane earlier this summer. The CESSNA Caravan C-208 can carry up to 12 people. A test flight with Hellenic Seaways’ brand message – “Connecting Greece” – was carried out. Meanwhile, the delivery dates for two more seaplanes initially scheduled for the end of 2023 have now been pushed back to 2024. Once completed and ready for take-off, the company’s seaplanes will be able to cater to the needs of cruise travelers and cover off-shore excursion needs, said Hellenic Seaplanes President and CEO Nicolas Charalambous. Inside the CESSNA Caravan C-208 seaplane. Photo source: Hellenic Seaplanes According to Hellenic Seaplanes, once approved, seaplane flights will be carried out daily. Options will include charter flights, package site-seeing and island-hopping flights from seaplane ports in Kalamata, Kyllini, Patra, Skyros, Skopelos, Volos and Alonissos. Join the 15,000+ travel executives who read our newsletter Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Air France to Move Domestic Flights from Paris Orly to Charles de Gaulle Airport from 2026 next post Rosewood Hotels Enters Greek Market, Adds Crete’s Blue Palace to Portfolio You may also like Greece’s Hotel Market Sees Major Investments Over Four Months 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Greek Ministries Team Up to Form National Cycling Strategy 5 February 2025 Peiraios Industrial Complex to Become Athens’ New Cultural Hub 5 February 2025 3 comments Brian Walker 24 January 2024 - 06:50 There was a seaplane service from Lefkas to Corfu back in the late ‘90’s. Reply David Blake 10 November 2023 - 16:36 There used to be a seaplane service from Corfu to Paxos. Reply David Lejeune 10 November 2023 - 13:45 I’m attempting to start seaplane service as well, only a small 4 seater and semi private service. Hope my attempt to get permits will be successful. I’m from the USA and lived in Greece in military service Reply Leave a Reply to David Lejeune Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
