Traveling to Greece
More than 3,000 islands, only a fraction of them inhabited, and the longest coastline in Europe: Greece is far more than Athens and the Acropolis. Whitewashed Cyclades, Minoan Crete, the medieval Dodecanese, Venetian Corfu and mountainous Epirus offer radically different trips within the same country. Here's what to know before you go.
Greece in numbers
Capital
Athens
Population
~10.48 M
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Greek
International visitors
~10.7 M
UNESCO sites
19
Continent
Europe
Time zone
UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer)
Airports covered
16
Why visit Greece
One mainland, thousands of islands
Athens and antiquity
The Acropolis, UNESCO-listed since 1987, and the archaeological site of Delphi tell the story of classical Greece — the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy.
Cyclades and Dodecanese
Santorini and Mykonos for the whitewashed Cycladic houses, Rhodes for its medieval old town of the Knights, Corfu for its Venetian heritage.
Crete and its mountains
The Minoan palace of Knossos, the Samaria Gorge among the longest in Europe, and a coastline ranging from pink-sand beaches to hidden coves.
Protected nature
10 land national parks, including Mount Olympus (2,917 m, the country's first national park) and the Vikos Gorge in Epirus.
Traveling to Greece
16 airports covered by SniperAir
Eleftherios Venizelos (Athens)
The country's main international airport, a hub for Aegean Airlines.
Chios
Access to the island of Chios, in the eastern Aegean.
Ioannis Kapodistrias (Corfu)
The gateway to the Ionian island with Venetian heritage.
Nikos Kazantzakis (Heraklion)
Crete's main airport, over 10 million passengers in 2025.
Ioannina
Access to mountainous Epirus and the Vikos Gorge.
Kalamata
The gateway to the southern Peloponnese.
Milos
Access to the volcanic island in the western Cyclades.
Mykonos
One of the most popular islands in the Cyclades.
Naxos
The largest island in the Cyclades.
Aktion (Preveza)
Access to the mainland Ionian coast and Lefkada.
Diagoras (Rhodes)
The gateway to the Dodecanese and its medieval old town.
Samos
Access to the Aegean island close to the Turkish coast.
Thira (Santorini)
The airport of the most photographed island in the Cyclades.
Skiathos
Access to the Sporades, north-east of the mainland.
Macedonia (Thessaloniki)
The country's second city, gateway to Greek Macedonia.
Zakynthos
The island of the famous Navagio shipwreck bay.
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SniperAir destinations in Greece
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Santorini
The most photographed island in the Cyclades.
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Mykonos
Nightlife and whitewashed Cycladic houses.
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Rhodes
The medieval old town of the Knights.
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Heraklion
The gateway to Minoan Crete.
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Corfu
The Venetian heritage of the Ionian islands.
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Thessaloniki
The country's second city, in Greek Macedonia.
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Zakynthos
The Navagio bay and its turquoise waters.
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Chios
An authentic island in the eastern Aegean.
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Naxos
The largest island in the Cyclades.
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Samos
A green Aegean island facing Turkey.
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Milos
The volcanic island with colourful beaches.
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Skiathos
The gateway to the Sporades.
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Kalamata
The southern Peloponnese and its renowned olives.
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Ioannina
Mountainous Epirus and the Vikos Gorge.
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Preveza
The mainland Ionian coast, near Lefkada.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Greece
What's the best airport to arrive in Greece?
Athens (ATH) is the country's main international airport. SniperAir also covers 15 islands and mainland cities, including Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete and Corfu.
Do you need a visa to visit Greece?
Not for EU citizens: Greece has been part of the EU and the Schengen area since 1981, a valid ID card or passport is enough.
What's the best time to visit Greece?
High season runs from June to September. May-June and September-October offer a good balance between pleasant weather and lighter crowds.
How do you get around between the Greek islands?
The ferry network, mainly departing from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio, remains essential for reaching the islands. The rail network is limited; intercity buses cover the mainland well.
Is Greece more than just the Cyclades?
Yes — Minoan Crete, the medieval Dodecanese, Corfu and the Ionian islands, or mountainous Epirus all offer very different trips within the same country.
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