Alimos Seaplane Hub to Connect Athens with the Greek Islands

Photo source: Hellenic Seaplanes

Alimos, located along the Athenian Riviera in the southern part of Athens, is set to become a central hub for seaplane flights, following the recent approval of necessary permits to operate flights connecting the Attica Region with various Greek island destinations. Attica encompasses Athens and its surrounding areas.

Hellenic Seaplanes, the company driving the development of seaplane ports and waterfields across Greece, announced that the Hellenic Navy General Staff and other key public agencies have granted the permits, enabling the return of seaplane operations to the Athenian coastline. This marks a significant moment, according to the company, as it has been nearly fifty years since seaplanes last operated in the region.

“With the return of seaplanes to the Athenian Riviera, we are restoring Athens’ connection to the sea,” said Hellenic Seaplanes President and CEO Nicolas Charalambous. He emphasized the vast potential for development along Athens’ waterfront.

“Alimos and the broader Attica area are undergoing a transformation, ushering in a new era of transportation that will benefit both local residents and visitors, bringing them closer to the unique Greek hospitality.”

Once operational, the seaplane port at Alimos will offer flights to several prominent island destinations, including the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Sporades, Ionian Sea, North Aegean, and coastal locations in the Peloponnese.

“Imagine an Athenian being able to reach an island paradise from the heart of Athens in just a few minutes,” Charalambous remarked, underscoring the convenience of the new service.

The issuance of permits for Alimos marks a pivotal step in Hellenic Seaplanes’ ongoing expansion of its network of seaplane ports across Greece. The Alimos location is considered particularly significant due to its proximity to the Greek capital, making it a central point for departures and arrivals.

New regulatory framework

Greek Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Vasilis Economou, highlighted the strategic importance of Alimos in the development of Greece’s seaplane network. “The licensing of the Alimos seaplane port is a significant milestone in establishing seaplanes as a viable transportation option in Greece,” Economou stated.

He also shared the government’s vision for a broader seaplane network aimed at enhancing connectivity between the islands and mainland Greece, while promoting sustainable travel options.

“We have developed a new regulatory framework for the licensing of water airports, which will facilitate the growth of seaplane operations in Greece. We are proud to be restoring Greece’s position on the global map of aerial maritime transport.”

According to Hellenic Seaplanes, the Alimos seaplane port is expected to create hundreds of jobs, both directly and indirectly, while stimulating investment along the Athenian Riviera.