- Capital: Athens
- Form of Government: Republic
- Area: 131,957 km2
- Religion: Orthodox 98%
- Phone number: +30
- Language: Greek
- Time difference: +2
- Population: 10,816,286 (2021)
- Currency: Euro (Eur)
Mean airports in Greece: Athens Airport, Chan Airport, Corfu International Airport, Herakles Airport, Rhodes Airport, Thessaloniki International Airport. There are flights from Helsinki and Tampere every day. Finn air’s flight network to Athens, Rhodes, and the island of Corfu. and Norwegian have direct flights from Helsinki to Athens. Finn air also has flights to Crete.
Ferries from Italy: One of the most beautiful ways to arrive in Greece is by ferry from Italy, with routes from Venice, Ancona, Bari and Brindisi to Patras, Igoumenitsa and Corfu. This option is popular with those traveling by vehicle.
Island Hopping: The Greek islands are well connected by ferry, allowing for easy exploration. The most important hubs are Piraeus (near Athens), Rhodes and Herakles. Greece, there are ferry connections between the islands. Many companies operate from Piraeus around the archipelago: Blue Star Ferries, Anek Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Minoan Lines.
In Greece, the rail network connects Athens to other major cities, including Thessaloniki, offering a scenic and relaxed travel option. As of my last update, international train services to Greece were limited. However, there were plans to improve railway connections with neighboring countries.
International bus connections connect Greece with several Balkan countries and Turkey. Buses are a cost-effective way to travel, although travel times can be long.
Driving: You can drive to Greece from neighboring countries such as Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey. The road network is well developed, especially the highways connecting large cities.
Embassy of Finland, Athens Address: Hatziyianni Mexi 5, 115 28 Athens – Tel. +30 210 72 55 860 Email: sanomat.ate@formin.fi – Website: www.finland.gr
- Travel bulletin from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Generally safe. Be prepared for cash. Demonstrations and strikes possible Read more