Kyllini is dynamically entering the seaplane network following the first water landing of an amphibious aircraft operated by Hellenic Seaplanes at the port of Ilia, opening new prospects for fast connectivity between Western Greece and the islands of Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and the rest of the Ionian Islands.

The flight was carried out as part of the company’s operational familiarization with the port infrastructure of the area, confirming in practice that the port of Kyllini can serve as an important point in the developing seaplane network planned for the country.

The Cessna Caravan seaplane carried out a flight over the Corinthian Gulf and Achaia before landing at the port of Kyllini, highlighting the potential for fast air travel between Western Greece, the Peloponnese, and the Ionian Islands.

On board the flight were the Members of Parliament for Ilia, Mr. Andreas Nikolopoulos and Ms. Dionysia–Theodora Avgerinopoulou, who had the opportunity to experience firsthand the capabilities of this new mode of transport and the prospects it creates for the region.

The flight was made possible through the collaboration of Hellenic Seaplanes with the Municipality of Andravida–Kyllini, Mayor Mr. Ioannis Lentzas, and the Kyllini Municipal Port Authority, chaired by Mr. Konstantinos Chantzis, aiming to utilize the port as a reception and operational hub for seaplanes.

Statements from Kyllini on the Maiden Seaplane Flight

Andreas Nikolakopoulos – Member of Parliament for Ilia

«Kyllini, and Ilia as a whole, gain a significant opportunity to upgrade their transportation and tourism offerings, simplifying connections to Zakynthos, the other Ionian Islands, and key destinations in the Peloponnese. Seaplanes can serve as a new pillar for the development of Western Greece, facilitating visitor access and boosting the local economy»

Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou – Member of Parliament of Ilia

«I had the special pleasure of participating in the first seaplane demo flight to the port of Kyllini. It was a historic moment marking the beginning of a new era for transportation and tourism in our region. Modern technology can be harnessed to serve development and improve the quality of life for our citizens».

Ioannis Lentzas – Mayor of Andravida–Kyllini

«We are particularly pleased with the arrival of the first aircraft at the port of Kyllini and in our municipality. For Andravida and Kyllini, the development of new forms of connectivity means more opportunities for the local economy, entrepreneurship, and promoting our region as a dynamic destination».

Nicolas Charalambous – Chairman & CEO, Hellenic Seaplanes«Kyllini has all the qualities to become a key hub in the country’s developing seaplane network. Its geographic location makes it an ideal gateway connecting multiple destinations, and we are very pleased with this first seaplane landing in its waters. Our goal is to leverage the ports dynamically, so that seaplanes can offer a new, fast, and reliable mode of transport for both residents and visitors».

The development of seaplane flights in Kyllini is of particular importance for Western Greece, as the area serves as a key gateway to the Ionian Islands. It can also function as a hub connecting destinations in the Peloponnese, Attica, and Western Greece, creating a new network of faster travel options for both residents and visitors.