08.09.2026
Greece’s 2027 property changes: What buyers and owners need to know
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced series of housing measures affecting property buyers and owners at the Thessaloniki International Fair.
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Getting to Greece is becoming even easier, with Transavia expanding its connections from Belgium and France, with new routes to Crete and Thessaloniki and more options for travelling outside the traditional summer season.
New gateways to Greece
For summer 2027, Transavia will introduce flights from Brussels to Heraklion and Thessaloniki, offering a direct gateway to Crete and Northern Greece.
At the same time, the Dutch airline company has announced a direct Paris Orly-Heraklion connection in the winter season, with up to four flights per week. This follows the airline’s existing expansion of off-season flights to Thessaloniki, highlighting the growing focus on year-round connectivity between France and Greece.
What this means for property owners and buyers
For anyone owning or thinking of purchasing a home in Greece, accessibility matters. Direct flights make traveling much easier, while connections throughout the year make the property easier to visit outside of the summer period. For buyers, good accessibility can also create more flexibility when planning viewings, to get a better feel of the home and the surrounding area.
Better year-round connectivity can benefit rental properties too. A longer flight season can help extend the rental period beyond the summer months, giving guests more opportunities to visit and owners the opportunity to attract bookings for a larger period of the year.
Greece’s most accessible regions
With accessibility playing such an important role, location can make a real difference. Here are some regions in Greece that are particularly easy to reach from abroad, combining international flight connections with convenient access, once you arrive.
Athens & Attica
With Greece’s largest international airport and an extensive network of year-round flights, Athens is one of the easiest places to reach from abroad. The airport also provides convenient access to the wider Attica region, including coastal areas outside the city.
Crete
Crete is particularly well connected, with airports in Heraklion and Chania offering numerous international routes, especially during the warmer months. Domestic connections also make the island accessible throughout the year, while its size and popularity support a longer travel season than many smaller Greek islands. Connectivity is set to improve further with the upcoming Kasteli International Airport, currently under construction in central Crete.
Thessaloniki & Northern Greece
Thessaloniki International Airport acts as an important gateway to Northern Greece, with connections to many European cities. From there, destinations across Central Macedonia and Chalkidiki can be reached by road, making the region a practical option for international homeowners.
The Peloponnese
The Peloponnese offers something particularly attractive for homeowners: many of its coastal destinations can be reached by road from Athens, while Kalamata International Airport provides direct connections to a growing number of European cities. This combination makes the region a practical choice for those looking for the lifestyle of a more relaxed coastal destination, while still being easy to reach.
The Ionian Islands
The Ionian Islands combine island living with relatively convenient access from abroad. Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos have strong seasonal connections, while Lefkada has the added advantage of being connected to mainland Greece by road and being close to Aktion Airport. For buyers comparing Greek islands, these differences in accessibility can be an important factor in how easily and how often a property can be used.
Whether you already own a home in Greece or are thinking about where to buy, accessibility is one of the main points worth considering. A destination that is easy to reach can bring greater flexibility, better investment prospects and ultimately more opportunities to enjoy your home.
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