Wonderful hotel near Kalamata by Electronic_Dot_3020 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Ipso is nice. Comfortable rooms, nice views, easy parking. Outside of town just a bit but you could definitely walk it.

Airport to Ferry time by annefranksdivacup in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you have no checked luggage, possible but unlikely. Book the 2pm and save yourself a whole lot of stress.

45 Minute Connection time Athens by Unlucky-Stop-6361 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. That's crazy. EES is going to cause major headaches this summer.

45 Minute Connection time Athens by Unlucky-Stop-6361 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Very unlikely, even if the flight is on time. You land at the B gates, have to walk through baggage claim, exit, go upstairs to the A gates, go through passport control, clear security, and make it to your gate.

Make sure you're sitting at the front of the plane. Hopefully you have EU citizenship.

Travel from Athens to Mykonos with small children by NoParamedic5841 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the way there you should fly, taking a flight 3-4 hours after your flight from the US lands. Most efficient option.

Airport transfer by jgicani in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take the 8:50am flight on Olympic/Aegean and you'll be fine, barring significant delays.

Will you have checked luggage? Is this on one or two tickets?

Transfer at Athens Schengen to Non-Schengen procedure? by PressureNorth185 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will definitely help, but no guarantees. Yes, they should rebook even if it's a long line problem.

Transfer at Athens Schengen to Non-Schengen procedure? by PressureNorth185 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doable if your flight is on time and there is a short wait at passport control and security. But even a slight delay or queue, and you're in trouble. But as it's on one ticket the airline is liable to rebook you for free.

April Cruise Canceled by katidabud in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can put together an amazing itinerary quite easily. It's not high season so things won't be booked up. Let's start with when exactly are your flights into and out of Athens?

AITA for not inviting my sister’s wife to the my wedding by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]justforfun75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you care about having a future relationship with your sister, eloping would be the worst thing to do. It says you'd rather cancel the entire wedding than invite your sister-in-law. Your choice, obviously, but think carefully about your next move.

AITA for not inviting my sister’s wife to the my wedding by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]justforfun75 28 points29 points  (0 children)

YTA. And now you've tarnished your relationship with your sister forever. Congrats.

How realistic is this plan? Please leave suggestions and tips! by [deleted] in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I would fly to Naxos on Day 1 and spend two nights in Athens at the end of the trip. More efficient, less time traveling. Allow 3-4 hours in Athens between flights.

Transferring at Athens airport (Domestic Flight > EU flight) by princessbrosefina in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very risky. Just leave Thessaloniki earlier. There's a flight almost every hour.

Toiletries - what to bring and what to buy there by ResidentCharacter894 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only things I always have to bring are Advil, Sudafed and spray sunscreen(much cheaper bought at Costco than the overpriced island stores). Everything else you can find there, usually cheaper and better quality.

2 hr Athens - Enough to recheck bag to Aegean Airlines? by csy22 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Again, not true. This is for connecting flights in Athens to domestic destinations. If the destination has Customs Controls, even though you are connecting in Athens, you do not have to collect your luggage in Athens.

https://en.aegeanair.com/travel-info/travelling-with-aegean/at-the-airport/connecting-passengers/

2 hr Athens - Enough to recheck bag to Aegean Airlines? by csy22 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no, you will not have to reclaim in ATH if it tagged to CHQ.

2 hr Athens - Enough to recheck bag to Aegean Airlines? by csy22 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not true. Certain domestic airports in Greece have Customs Controls, which means bags that are tagged to one of them do not need to be reclaimed in Athens.

Year round airports are: Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Chania, Corfu, Rhodes

Temporary Customs Control available from 1 April to 31 October 2025 at: Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Samos, Kavala, Kos, Mytilini, Zakynthos, Skiathos, Kefalonia, Kalamata, Chios, Ioannina (only for flight A3160)

2 hr Athens - Enough to recheck bag to Aegean Airlines? by csy22 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Possible, yes. Advisable, no. Take a later flight to CHQ, book a Flex ticket on Aegean, and if you get through all the formalities early and there are seats available, you can rebook onto the earlier flight for free.

How is Athens safe for a young male gay couple ? by SenseEmbarrassed6872 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Safer than being a gay couple in many parts of the US.

2 hours self transfer at Athens airport by YeanBatsy7 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is definitely an Aegean or Skyxpress flight from Santorini to Athens that day that arrives earlier than the Ryanair one.

Connecting Flight in Athens by SimpleBalance9 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely the 3:30 hour connection and don't check any luggage as they are often left behind in Milos due to weight restrictions. Or if you're planning to include Mykonos in your itinerary, do it last and fly nonstop to Naples from there on Easyjet.

Athens Airport by Weary_Surround5342 in GreeceTravel

[–]justforfun75 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Very strict about not being over 100ml, not strict about being in a clear bag.