Business Class Flights to Hydra, Greece

Hydra does not have an airport of its own. Travelers who want to book flights to Hydra, Greece, should plan to arrive at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH). Flights to Hydra arriving at this airport are available from several cities around the world. Once travelers arrive in Athens, there are a few options available to get to Hydra by boat, including regular ferry service and high-speed hydrofoils that also make stops at other nearby islands.

Cheap flights to Hydra arriving at Athens International Airport may be booked during the off-season winter months.

Tourists who fly to Hydra first arrive at Hydra Port, the main downtown area on the island. Visitors will find a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes here as well as transportation to their final destinations on the island.

Anyone booking tickets to Hydra for the first time should note that there are no cars, trucks, motorcycles, or bicycles allowed there. Most island residents get around by walking or by boat as there are several small harbors and inlets on its shoreline.

Because of its rural character, Hydra is known for its beautiful landscape and views of the sea. It is a sanctuary for several species of rare flowers, plants, birds, and other wildlife.

Although Hydra has only about 2,000 permanent residents, it hosts a series of free theater productions each summer at its Hydrama Theatre and Arts Centre. Hydra is also known for its Miaoulia Festival, held every June, which features a number of cultural events, fireworks, and re-enactments of naval battles that took place during Greece’s war for independence.

For visitors who want to learn more about this beloved locale in Greece, the Hydra Museum Historical Archives offers a break from the sun for a few hours. This smaller museum captures the history of the island, with many prominent artifacts from its history on display. Many of the pieces on display are of military or naval significance.

Though it takes a long uphill walk to reach, the Lazaros Koundouriotis Historical Mansion is a museum worth the trip. The museum is named after a shipping magnate who used his trade to help fund the Greek War of Independence. Many of the artifacts are from that period, and there’s also a smaller museum next door with other artifacts from Hydra. Because of its high location, after visiting the museum, many tourists take in the breathtaking views this location offers of the island.

Notable people with ties to Hydra include Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen, who owned a house there; Norwegian author Axel Jensen; and jewelry designer Elena Votsi.