The Latvian carrier airBaltic has officially launched a new direct route between Athens and Tallinn, further strengthening air connectivity between Greece and the Baltic region during the 2026 summer season.
The new service, inaugurated on April 29, 2026, operates twice weekly, every Wednesday and Sunday, with a flight time of approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. The route complements airBaltic’s long-standing Athens–Riga operation, which has been active for nearly two decades, while broadening travel options for both leisure and business passengers seeking access to Northern and Eastern Europe.
Flights are operated using the airline’s modern Airbus A220-300 fleet, an aircraft type that has become central to airBaltic’s network strategy. The carrier is progressively equipping its fleet with free high-speed internet powered by SpaceX Starlink technology, positioning itself among the most technologically advanced airlines in Europe.
According to Mantas Vrubliauskas, Vice President of Network Management at airBaltic, Greece represents an increasingly important market for the airline, with the Athens–Tallinn service becoming the company’s ninth direct route from Greece to the Baltic States. The expansion reflects growing passenger demand and reinforces connectivity between the two regions for tourism, business activity, and VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) traffic.
At the same time, the route further enhances the international network of Athens International Airport. Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director of Communications and Marketing at Athens International Airport, described the new destination as an important addition to Athens’ route portfolio, strengthening the airport’s connectivity with the Baltic market and enriching traveler options.
Today, airBaltic operates direct flights from five Greek destinations and maintains a total of nine routes connecting Greece with the Baltic States. These include connections from Athens to Riga and Tallinn, routes from Rhodes to Riga and Tallinn, flights from Heraklion to all three Baltic capitals, as well as operations from Corfu and Thessaloniki to Riga.
Founded in 1995, airBaltic has evolved into one of Europe’s fastest-growing hybrid carriers, combining elements of both low-cost and network airline models. The airline currently operates a fleet of 55 Airbus A220-300 aircraft and connects the Baltic region with approximately 80 destinations across Europe and beyond.
The company is majority-owned by the Latvian state, while Deutsche Lufthansa AG also maintains a strategic shareholding position. Over recent years, airBaltic has received multiple international distinctions related to operational safety, sustainability, passenger experience, and digital innovation. In 2024, the airline also received the PROS AI Innovator Award for its use of artificial intelligence in operational optimization and decision-making processes.
