Forty-five minutes from Athens. Ios is the Cyclades' sleeper hit — Calilo Eco-Resort on the south coast, Gundari to the north-west, Koumbara sunsets. Helicopter lands at IOS or direct to Calilo's resort pad.
Typical sectors to and from Ios — twin-engine aircraft, full charter.
Forty-five minutes direct. Calilo pad arrival.
Direct helicopter pad at Calilo Eco-Resort.
Fifteen minutes across the south Aegean.
Thirty minutes north.
Twenty minutes — mid-Cyclades hop.
Manganari, Mylopotas, Koumbara superyacht transfers.
Twin-engine aircraft for over-water sectors; single-engine for short scenic loops. All full-charter.
Peak months run May through October; winter ops on request for hotels & villas.
Eco-resort season opening. Quiet weeks.
OpeningCalilo & Gundari full. Yacht anchorages at capacity.
PeakDesign Hotels events, Calilo art weeks.
CulturalEmpty Mylopotas, golden light photography.
ShoulderYes — Calilo has a dedicated helicopter pad. Arrivals coordinated with concierge.
Gundari (west coast) uses IOS airport + 10-min road transfer.
Classic — arrive Ios, breakfast at Calilo, 15-min hop to Santorini for dinner.
Manganari & Mylopotas bay superyachts often have HELP decks.
Small regional — VFR operations, twin-engine fits comfortably.
10 aircraft types operating in Greece. Each page lists typical routes, operator partner and full technical specifications.