SKY express launches new Athens-Barcelona direct flight route

SKY express has inaugurated a new direct flight connection between Athens and Barcelona. The inaugural flight took place on Thursday, October 22, utilizing Airbus A320neo aircraft.

The new route will operate five times per week, specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This marks the airline's second destination in Spain, following its existing service to Madrid. With this addition, the company now provides direct connections to three major Iberian Peninsula destinations: Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon.

Gerassimos Scaltsas, Chief Commercial Officer of SKY express, stated that Barcelona represents a significant step in expanding the airline's international footprint. The company's international network now encompasses 29 destinations. The new service is intended to cater to both short-term city breaks and professional travel, while also allowing passengers from Spain to connect through Athens to 33 domestic Greek destinations.