Olympic Air
A Greek regional airline and Aegean Airlines subsidiary, connecting Athens with islands and regional destinations while operating under the historic Olympic name.
About Olympic Air
Olympic Air is a Greek scheduled airline established in 2009 following the restructuring and privatization of the former Olympic Airlines business. It retains one of Greece’s best-known aviation identities but is a separate company from the historic flag carrier. Aegean Airlines acquired Olympic Air in 2013, and the airline now operates as part of the Aegean group, with schedules, sales and passenger benefits closely coordinated across the two brands.
Athens is Olympic Air’s primary hub, supported by substantial operations from Rhodes, Heraklion, Larnaca and Thessaloniki. Its network is particularly important for links between mainland Greece and smaller island communities, including Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kos, Leros, Astypalaia and Kasos. The wider schedule comprises 110 routes serving 44 destinations across 13 countries, including regional international points such as Bucharest and the Athens–New York service.
Aircraft associated with Olympic Air’s operating record include ATR 72 and De Havilland Canada Dash 8 variants, which are well suited to short sectors and airports with limited infrastructure. Airbus A319, A320, A321 and A330-300 models, together with Boeing 737-300 and 737-800 aircraft, also appear in its broader aircraft record. Cabin layouts and service vary by aircraft and route, with the regional operation generally focused on short-haul Economy and Business Class travel.
Olympic Air is not independently listed as a Star Alliance member, but its ownership and commercial integration with Star Alliance member Aegean Airlines connect passengers to the alliance’s wider network. Travellers can use Aegean’s Miles+Bonus programme on eligible Olympic Air flights, earning and redeeming miles subject to the applicable fare rules. Status benefits may include priority services, lounge access or additional baggage when the itinerary and membership tier qualify.
Olympic Air’s main strength is the reach it provides to Greek islands and smaller domestic airports that are not always practical for larger jets. Its coordinated network with Aegean can also simplify connections through Athens. The trade-off is that regional aircraft offer less cabin and overhead-bin space than mainline jets, while island schedules can be more exposed to seasonal demand, strong winds and other weather-related disruption.
Good to know
Flying with Olympic Air — what to expect
Regional Aircraft
Many domestic sectors use ATR or Dash 8 turboprops. Cabins and overhead bins are smaller than those on typical mainline jets, so compact hand luggage is easier to manage.
Baggage Depends on Fare
Allowances vary by fare family, route and operating carrier. Check the allowance shown on your booking, especially when connecting between Olympic Air and Aegean-operated flights.
Athens Connections
Athens is the principal connecting point for the network. Leave a sensible transfer margin because island flights may use bus gates and weather can affect regional operations.
Island Flight Schedules
Frequencies to some islands vary by season and day of the week. Confirm the operating timetable before arranging ferries, accommodation or separate onward tickets.
Miles and Benefits
Eligible flights participate in Aegean’s Miles+Bonus programme. Mileage credit and status benefits depend on the fare, flight number and membership tier.
Online Check-in
Online check-in is generally available, but airport procedures can differ at smaller stations. Arrive with extra time if checking baggage or departing from a remote island airport.
Network overview
Where Olympic Air flies
Olympic Air operates 110 routes to 44 destinations across 13 countries, its longest sector reaching Athens to New York (7,933 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Olympic Air flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Athens → New York
7,933 km · ATH → JFK
The longest sector in the Olympic Air network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Olympic Air
More from Greece
Other airlines based in Greece
FAQ
Olympic Air — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Lower fares are usually easier to find outside the peak summer and major holiday periods, particularly when booked early. Compare flexible dates and midweek departures, as island-route prices can rise sharply when demand is high.
- Olympic Air serves 44 destinations across 13 countries on a network of 110 routes.
- Olympic Air’s primary hub is Athens International Airport. Rhodes, Heraklion, Larnaca and Thessaloniki are also among its busiest departure points.
- Olympic Air serves Greek mainland and island destinations such as Athens, Rhodes, Heraklion, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kos, Leros, Astypalaia and Kasos, alongside international points including Larnaca, Bucharest and New York.
- Carry-on entitlement depends on the booked fare, route and aircraft. Regional aircraft have limited overhead space, so check the current allowance on Olympic Air’s website or your booking confirmation and be prepared for larger cabin bags to be placed in the hold.
- Olympic Air’s longest route is Athens to New York, covering about 7,933 km nonstop.
- The busiest departure hubs are Athens, Rhodes, Heraklion, Larnaca and Thessaloniki, in that order by number of routes.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts. Originfacts never adds a fee.