Aegean Airlines (IATA: A3) is Greece's largest airline and the country's flag carrier in all but name, headquartered in Athens and operating from its primary hub at Athens International Airport (ATH), with a secondary base at Thessaloniki. Founded in 1987 and relaunched in its current form in 1999, Aegean has grown into one of Europe's most awarded regional carriers, known for its modern all-Airbus A320-family fleet and consistently high service ratings.
Aegean joined Star Alliance in 2010, becoming the alliance's Greek member and extending its network reach to 25+ partner airlines worldwide. The airline, together with its regional subsidiary Olympic Air, operates an extensive network connecting Athens and Thessaloniki to major European cities and virtually every inhabited Greek island. FareOptic compares Aegean fares across Europe and the Greek islands so you always find the lowest A3 ticket price for your journey.
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Aegean operates through 2 major hubs, offering connections across its 150+-destination network spanning Greece and Europe.
Find the right Aegean cabin for your journey and budget — from affordable Economy to spacious Business Class.
Miles+Bonus is Aegean Airlines' frequent flyer program, letting members earn miles on Aegean, Olympic Air, and Star Alliance partner flights. Miles are redeemable for flight awards, seat upgrades, and partner benefits across the Star Alliance network.
Miles+Bonus members can earn and redeem miles on all Star Alliance partner airlines, including Lufthansa, United, and Singapore Airlines, extending Aegean's reach far beyond Europe.
Miles+Bonus offers Silver and Gold tiers, plus Star Alliance Gold status at the top level, unlocking priority check-in, extra baggage, and lounge access.
Members can quickly build miles across Aegean and Olympic Air's extensive Greek islands network, one of the densest domestic route maps in Europe.
Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members access the Aegean Business Lounge at Athens International Airport.
Fees and allowances vary by route and fare type. Always verify at time of booking.
| Bag / Policy | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on bag | 8 kg | 8 kg |
| 1st checked bag | 23 kg | 23 kg |
| 2nd checked bag | Fee | 23 kg |
| 3rd checked bag | Fee | Fee |
| Weight limit per bag | 23 kg | 23 kg |
Aegean baggage allowances vary by fare class and route. Star Alliance Gold members receive an enhanced allowance regardless of cabin. Verify at aegeanair.com.
Opens 24 hours before departure at aegeanair.com or the Aegean app. Web check-in closes 40 minutes before departure for most flights.
Download the Aegean app on iOS or Android to check in, store your mobile boarding pass, and receive real-time flight status and gate notifications.
Self-service kiosks and staffed counters are available at Athens, Thessaloniki, and across Aegean's network. Gates typically close 20–30 minutes before departure.
All Aegean tickets can be cancelled within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund, provided the flight departs at least 7 days away.
Aegean's Economy Flex and Business fares allow free changes; Economy Basic and Economy Classic fares carry a change fee plus any fare difference.
Cancelling a non-refundable Aegean ticket after the 24-hour window typically results in a travel voucher rather than a cash refund, minus applicable fees.
Aegean's fully flexible fares allow free cancellation and a cash refund at any point before departure — a good option for travelers with changing plans.
Aegean serves complimentary snacks and beverages on all flights, with a more substantial meal and premium drinks service in Business Class.
Aegean provides its in-flight magazine and route network map onboard; as a short/medium-haul carrier, most aircraft do not have seatback entertainment screens.
Wi-Fi is available on part of Aegean's A320neo family fleet — check availability for your specific aircraft when booking.
Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members can relax in the Aegean Business Lounge at Athens International Airport before departure.
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Yes. Aegean Airlines has been a member of Star Alliance since 2010, connecting Athens and Thessaloniki to the alliance's worldwide network of 25+ other member airlines for seamless onward connections and mileage earning.
Aegean operates an all-Airbus A320-family fleet and offers two cabins: Economy and Business Class. As a short-to-medium-haul carrier, Aegean does not operate long-haul widebody aircraft or offer Premium Economy or First Class.
Miles+Bonus is Aegean's frequent flyer program. Members earn miles on Aegean, Olympic Air (Aegean's regional subsidiary), and Star Alliance partner flights, redeemable for flight awards, upgrades, and partner benefits.
Aegean connects Athens (ATH) to major European cities including London, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, and Frankfurt, alongside an extensive domestic network to the Greek islands — Santorini, Crete/Heraklion, Mykonos — and Thessaloniki.
Yes. Aegean and its regional subsidiary Olympic Air operate one of the most extensive route networks to the Greek islands, including Santorini (JTR), Mykonos (JMK), Crete/Heraklion (HER), and Rhodes (RHO), especially in the summer season.
Aegean Economy passengers typically receive one checked bag up to 23kg, while Business Class passengers receive up to two checked bags of 23kg each. Cabin baggage is limited to 8kg. Allowances vary by fare class and route — verify at aegeanair.com before booking.