Greek airline resumes Birmingham flights after five years

A Greek airline is returning to Birmingham Airport from Spring 2023 - after a five-year break.

Aegean Airlines will commence twice-weekly flights between Birmingham and Athens from 28 March.

Aegean is part of the Star Alliance group, which has six other carriers at Birmingham.

Tom Screen, aviation director at Birmingham Airport said: “We are thrilled to welcome back Aegean.

“I 'm sure these Athens services will be well subscribed. ”

Aegean will operate a A320 on the Birmingham-Athens route.

Flights are scheduled to arrive into Birmingham at 9.45am and depart to Athens at 10.35am every Tuesday and Friday.