Syros Island National Airport - JSY Greece
Syros Island National Airport is a public airport that serves Syros Island, Greece, located off the coast of Athens. It has an airport code of JSY and is operated by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. The airport is served by Astra Airlines and Sky Express, and as of 2018, catered to 18,047 passengers. It has a single asphalt runway that measures a little over half a mile.
Best Time to Visit
Syros Island National Airport is also known as Syros National Airport “Demetrius Vikelas”, after the affluent Greek businessman who helped set up the International Olympic Committee in 1894. The airport opened in 1991 and has had an active impact on Greece’s economy. Because of how small Syros Island is, there are several cities and areas nearby that tourists travel straight to from the airport. These include Agrari, Ornos, and the Platis Gialos beach.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Villa Marenosta is a short distance away from Syros Island National Airport. It offers an idyllic beachside view. Its villa interiors are cozy and contemporary and its rural location by the beach make for a relaxing and isolated stay, but one with all the convenience of more urban lodgings. Located a mile away from the airport is the 3-star Thealos, which offers a great view of the beach and is situated close to multiple tourist sites. Alternative hotels include the Esperance 1 and the 4-star Syrou Melathron.
Three hours away from Syros Island is Mykonos Island - home to Mykonos Island National Airport.
