Hellenic Seaplanes said Tuesday it will launch two [1] new international seaplane routes connecting Greece and Albania later this year.
These routes aim to reduce travel time and improve accessibility between the two nations. By bypassing traditional land-based infrastructure, the service intends to strengthen transport links and promote tourism across the border.
The new network will connect Ioannina, Greece, with the Albanian cities of Vlorë, and Pogradec [1, 2]. This expansion represents a strategic move to utilize water-based aviation to link remote or coastal regions that lack major airport hubs.
The company said the routes are slated to commence later in 2026 [1]. The initiative focuses on creating a more seamless transit experience for travelers moving between the Greek interior and the Albanian coast and lake regions.
Ioannina will serve as the primary Greek hub for these flights. From there, aircraft will fly to Vlorë, a coastal city, and Pogradec, located near the shores of Lake Ohrid [1, 2].
This development is part of a broader plan to expand the carrier's international footprint. The company said it intends to plan more international routes as the network grows [1].
“Hellenic Seaplanes will launch two new international seaplane routes connecting Greece and Albania.”
The introduction of seaplane routes between Greece and Albania signifies a shift toward niche aviation to overcome geographic and infrastructural barriers. By targeting specific tourist hubs like Vlorë and Pogradec, Hellenic Seaplanes is attempting to create a high-efficiency corridor that avoids the congestion of major international airports and the delays of cross-border road travel.
