Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues

Several Greek regions are included in the “dark red” and “red” categories of Norway’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map, which means travelers must quarantine upon arrival.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has extended the rules for passengers of domestic flights in Greece, traveling from the mainland to the islands, until August 2.

Greece has opened its gates to more nationalities and extended all travel rules concerning international arrivals from abroad.

Most air travelers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing in the near-term, according to a survey conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Fully vaccinated British travelers will no longer have to quarantine following their trip to Greece, after the British government lifted all Covid-19 lockdown measures on July 19.

Information on the documents needed to travel from the Greek mainland to the islands and vice versa.

Greece has extended the rules that everyone must follow when traveling from the mainland to the islands on domestic flights until July 26.

Germany has moved Greece back on its Covid-19 travel risk list, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases.

IATA is calling for states to follow new World Health Organization (WHO) guidance on travel that recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to Covid-19 and international travel.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has updated and extended all aviation directives concerning arrivals to Greece from abroad.

The European Council has recommended for member states to lift restrictions for non-essential travel into the EU for travelers from Ukraine.

Officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard as of July 15 will be in charge of checking the documents of travelers at ports before they board ferries to travel in Greece.

From July 15, travelers entering Cyprus from Greece will have to present a negative PCR laboratory test taken within 72 hours prior to their arrival.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has extended the rules for passengers of domestic flights traveling from the mainland to the islands.

UK’s FCDO has reversed its previous guidance which advised against non-essential travel to Greece, paving the way for travel to all Greek territories, starting July 19.

Travel by road in Greece will not require a rapid test but the presentation of a negative Covid-19 self-test is highly recommended, said Greek authorities.

Fully vaccinated British travelers, as of July 19, will not need to self-isolate when returning from amber list destinations, including Greece.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has extended travel restrictions for international flights landing in Greece until July 15.

British travelers will be able to visit Greece without facing quarantine on return after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would be easing measures at home.

The Greek shipping ministry will be carrying out Covid-19 inspections on board ferries and at ports across the country throughout the summer.