There's a New Flight to Greece From This U.S. Hub Launching in May — and Fares Start at Just $249

Norse Atlantic Airways will launch a new route from New York's JFK to Greece in May of this year.

It just got easier to visit Greece from the United States.

Norse Atlantic Airways, a low-cost airline based in Oslo, Norway, announced a new route between New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) and Athens International Airport in Greece on Wednesday. The flight will operate five times per week from May 30, 2024 through Oct. 26, 2024, the airline shared with Travel + Leisure.

The new flight has a duration of 9 hours and 35 minutes. Currently, the airline operates service between New York and Athens with a stopover in London’s Gatwick airport for a total duration of 18 hours. 

“This launch underscores our commitment to meeting the evolving travel needs of our passengers," Norse Atlantic Airways’ CEO and Founder Bjorn Tore Larsen said in a statement shared with T+L. "We believe this route will not only cater to the demand for travel to Greece but will also create opportunities for cultural exchange and business collaborations between these two vibrant destinations,” 

The airline promotes that tickets on the new route start at $249, which T+L spotted throughout September and October. However, one-way fares during the summer range between $528 through $1,039.

Norse points out that the flight can also be utilized as a connection point where travelers can book separate connection flights to the Greek islands such as Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Naxos, and Milos.

The flight will operate on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which offers two cabin options that include Economy and Norse Premium. Passengers can enhance their ticket by purchasing add-ons such as additional meal services, checked luggage, advance seat assignment, and more. 

For travelers interested in visiting Greece, there's no shortage of sights from its capital city to its beautiful beaches. Throughout 2024, several new properties will open in Santorini, which was described as the “most Instagrammable island in Greece”,  including the 37-suite luxury resort Santo Mine Oia Suites and the new The Villas by Santo Collection.

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