Budget carrier resumes flights to Hamburg at an affordable cost.
The Return of Sky Express to Hamburg 🛩️
Get ready Hamburg! Sky Express is making a comeback to the city after a gap of 4 years! Starting October 24, they'll be flying between Helmut Schmidt Airport and Athens, Greece, on Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays. Established two decades ago, Sky Express has always called Heraklion, Crete, home.
Affordable Flying with Sky Express 💸
Philipp Wolf, the airport spokesperson, is thrilled about the new connection. He chats with the Hamburger Abendblatt, saying, "It's fantastic that travelers between Athens and Hamburg will now have more options, and will be able to explore further destinations within Sky Express's network from Athens.' For a long time, Aegean had been the only carrier operating from Athens at Hamburg Airport.
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Tickets for the budget-friendly airline are already available for booking. In the cheapest tariff, the 3-hour flight will set you back 68.98 euros. The cheapest tariff includes 8 kg of hand luggage and 15 kg of checked luggage. The priciest tariff, costing 234.98 euros, allows for up to 32 kg of checked luggage and 13 kg of hand luggage. Plus, there's a free middle seat and an onboard menu without extra costs. Compared to Aegean, Sky Express offers significantly cheaper tickets.
Enrichment Quick Facts:- Sky Express's Athens-Hamburg route is part of its Q4 2025 European network expansion.- The airline flies three weekly flights using the Airbus A320neo aircraft.- Official ticket prices for the new Sky Express route haven't been released yet, but some predict they'll be competitive.- The luggage allowance for Sky Express is around 7-8 kg for hand luggage and 23 kg for checked luggage, with extra charges for certain fares.- Aegean Airlines generally offers more inclusive luggage allowances for economy fares, sometimes including free checked baggage.- Sky Express is a low-cost airline that operates on an á la carte model, while Aegean Airlines offers a full-service experience.
Enjoy the convenience of affordability as Sky Express introduces its new travel option, connecting Hamburg and Athens.Bask in the diversity of destinations available to you from Athens, thanks to Sky Express's expanded network.
