Airlines SkyUp of 2 July 2021 launch flights on the route “Kyiv – Thessalonika – Kyiv”, thus expanding its flight program to Greece.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – June 12, 2021 – Tourism and Travel
Thus, the flight to Thessaloniki will complement the Greek program SkyUp, where you can already plan a trip to Corfu and Rhodes from Kyiv, as well as to Heraklion from Kyiv and Odesa.
A few facts about Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is the second-largest city in Greece after Athens and one of the most famous resorts in the country. Located on the shores of the Aegean Gulf, Thessaloniki attracts tourists with a mild Mediterranean climate and many interesting historical sites and museums.
In addition, Thessaloniki has a large port that connects to the Greek islands, so tourists can plan their route to start a trip to Thessaloniki, and then go by sea to Cyprus or Rhodes and from there return to Ukraine.
Information on entering the territory of Greece
Currently, to cross the Greek border, all citizens of Ukraine (requirements apply to adults and children over 5 years) must:
fill in the Passenger Location Notification Form (PLF);
provide a negative PCR test that was performed no later than 72 hours before arrival;
OR have a certificate of complete vaccination at least 14 days before the trip;
OR provide a certificate of illness and recovery and the presence of antibodies or a positive PCR test, after which 2 to 9 months have passed.
The vaccination certificate, test results, and certificates must be provided in English only.
Greek authorities reserve the right to conduct selective free testing of tourists for coronavirus. In case of a positive result, travelers must go to a 14-day quarantine.
For a comfortable trip, it is recommended to additionally check the current rules of entry and rest on the eve of departure.
Other SkyUp plans for the summer
Earlier, the State Aviation Service of Ukraine approved the application of the low-cost carrier SkyUp for regular flights from Kyiv to the Uzbek cities of Samarkand and Urgench.
On May 29, the airline launched flights from Kyiv to Bodrum (Turkey).
Also on April 25, SkyUp Airlines launched flights from Kyiv to the capital of Albania – Tirana.
Read also: Greece Is Open to Tourists
Source: Ukrgate
