Helicopter Transfer Athens to Porto Heli

The transfer from Athens to Porto Heli spans only around 52 nautical miles across the Saronic Gulf, a distance that lends itself perfectly to travel by helicopter. A refined machine such as the Airbus H130 is well suited to the route, carrying passengers over the islands of the gulf at an altitude that keeps the sparkling water and the coastline of the Argolid in view throughout. The flight takes only minutes, in place of a road journey of some three hours around the coast or a combination of drive and ferry that can consume the best part of a day. Departures are arranged from Athens International Airport, where guests arriving on international services can transfer directly to the helicopter and be over the gulf almost at once. Porto Heli, the destination, is a discreet and fashionable resort on the eastern coast of the Peloponnese, favoured by Greek shipping families and international travellers seeking privacy away from the busier islands. Its sheltered bays, elegant villas and proximity to the ancient theatre of Epidaurus and the island of Spetses have made it one of the country’s most exclusive summer retreats. This route suits villa guests and yacht owners heading for the Peloponnesian coast, families seeking a tranquil alternative to the crowded Cyclades, and travellers for whom time and discretion are paramount. Arriving by helicopter turns a tedious overland transfer into a swift and scenic flight, delivering passengers to their destination refreshed and with the whole of a summer’s afternoon still ahead of them.