Covid-19 Government measures

Αll international flights to Greece will be permitted to land only at Athens International Airport until June 30, according to a revised NOTAM.

A large part of Athens’ center will be closed off to cars after Greek authorities decided to restrict traffic to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Greece is extending the 14-day self-quarantine required for anyone crossing its borders by air, until the end of May.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has announced that the temporary ban on flights between Greece and seven countries has been extended.

Greece is expected to lift its restrictions on travel to the Greek islands as of Monday, May 25, while having previously allowed travel on the mainland and to Crete.

Greece on May 11 entered the second stage of easing lockdown measures that were taken to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Τhe Commission has suggested to extend the temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU for another 30 days to limit the risk of the Covid-19 virus spreading further.

Citizens in Greece are expected to be allowed to travel freely on the mainland as of May 18, considering “all goes well” with the containment of Covid-19 in the country.

Greek authorities are working feverishly to find ways in the aftermath of Covid-19 to ensure the safety of travelers as well as of local professionals.

The Culture Ministry has set a series of Covid-19 safe-distancing rules that will apply to outdoor cinemas, museums and archaeological sites in Greece.

Greece has extended its ban concerning the arrival of private pleasure boats in its ports, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

The timetable for the lifting of restrictions on travel to and from the Greek islands is expected to be announced soon.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently inspected the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens to determine the measures needed for when it reopens on May 18.

Making travelers to Greece feel safe and secure is of vital importance, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said during an interview on BBC Radio.

Greece’s archaeological sites, closed for two months as part of Covid-19 containment measures, are scheduled to reopen to the public on May 18.

Greece’s non-essential movement ban is still valid and will be lifted after Sunday, the deputy minister of civil protection, Nikos Hardalias, has reminded.

Greece will soon announce health regulations for hotels to follow in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, the Greek tourism minister, Harry Theoharis, told Bloomberg.

Greek health authorities are urging the country’s residents to wear a mask at all times, particularly in public spaces, in efforts to keep the spread of Covid-19 in check.

The Greek government, as of May 4, will begin to ease the restrictions that were taken to halt the spread of Covid-19 in Greece.

The operation of year-round hotels in Greece will resume on June 1, the country’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has announced.