Aegean Airlines will commence a new seasonal service from Skopje this summer, the third to be maintained by the Greek carrier from the Macedonian capital. The airline will launch two weekly scheduled flights between Skopje and Corfu from June 1. The outbound service will run on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while the inbound flight is scheduled for Wednesdays and Sundays with the ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft, operated by Aegean’s regional brand Olympic Air. Tickets are now available for purchase through the carrier’s website. Flights on the new route will be maintained until September 28. Corfu will complement Aegean’s existing daily flights from Athens to Skopje, as well as its three weekly rotations from the Macedonian capital to Sarajevo.
Skopje has been firmly on Aegean’s radar over the past year. Apart from introducing flights between Skopje and Sarajevo, the Greek carrier has more than doubled its frequencies between Athens and Skopje from its initial three weekly service. Last year, Aegean Airlines applied for the Macedonian government’s subsidy program for the introduction of new routes from Skopje but pulled out after the public call was declared void. It did not apply for the subsequent repeat of the tender.
Aegean Airlines’ Chief Commercial Officer, Roland Jaggi, recently said, “We continue to look for new connectivity in the Balkan region. With our high-quality services, we wish to promote interstate mobility, promote tourism, and strengthen trade relationships. We will continue developing our network and offer new connectivity opportunities in the region. This development offers opportunities for travellers to explore and experience diverse destinations with the convenience and reliability at the high standards Aegean is known for”.
