Greek Helicopter Service Hoper Offers a New Way to Explore Greece

Here's an easy, affordable way to skip those ferry lines.

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Close A Hoper helicopter flying over some of the Greek Islands . Photo:

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• Hoper offers an easy way to explore Greece's many islands—by helicopter.
• The company announced five new destinations you can fly to for the 2025 travel season: Milos, Ios, Syros, Anafi, and Porto Heli. 
• Tickets start around $93.

Greece’s high tourism season is almost here. If you’re one of the millions who plan to make their way to the European nation and all its islands this year, you’ve likely already plotted out all the best ferry routes. But what if we told you there was an easier—and much faster—way to get there?

In late January, Hoper, Greece’s first helicopter airline service, announced five new destinations you can fly to this spring and summer, including Milos, Ios, Syros, Anafi, and Porto Heli. 

"Our mission is to revolutionize how people explore Greece," Demitris Memos, the chief executive officer of Hoper, said in a statement provided to Travel + Leisure. "By introducing new routes to captivating Cycladic islands and beyond, we're making it easier for travelers to experience the magic of Greece, including its remote and lesser-known destinations, in a unique and scenic way whilst prioritizing comfort and safety."

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With these new additions, the company (which launched in 2024) now serves 15 destinations and 60 routes, making it much easier to connect to some of the most beautiful islands on the planet. "In a region where ferry travel can be time-consuming, Hoper's scheduled helicopter service provides an exclusive and efficient alternative, redefining personalized and premium travel experiences," the company said. 

Here are the routes Hoper is adding for the 2025 travel season:

• Athens to Ios — Beginning June 2. Prices start at 335 euros (about $350 USD).
• Athens to Milos — Beginning June 2. Prices start at 296 euros (about $381 USD).
• Athens to Porto Heli — Beginning March 24. Prices start at 198 euros (about $206 USD).
• Athens to Syros — Beginning June 2. Prices start at 201 euros (about $210 USD).
• Ios to Santorini — Beginning June 2. Prices start at 94 euros (about $98 USD).
• Milos to Santorini — Beginning June 2. Prices start at 164 euros (about $171 USD). 
• Santorini to Anafi — Beginning June 2. Prices start at 89 euros (about $93 USD).
• Syros to Mykonos — Available now. Prices start at 89 euros (about USD 93).
• Syros to Antiparos and Tinos — Beginning June 2. Prices start at 89 euros (about $93 USD).

Book your tickets and find more information about routes on Hoper’s website.