TRIP REPORT: Air Serbia, Helsinki - Athens via Belgrade
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Written by Yualianna
It just so happened that it was most convenient to get from Helsinki to Athens by Air Serbia. We were quite satisfied with the price and the transfer time - 45 to 50 minutes. Tickets were purchased in advance - in May, 4 months before the trip through the official website. Being Russian, it was very convenient that the site also has a Russian version. Payment went through quickly and without a problem. I got two tickets for 417 euros round trip plus we purchase on top of that one piece of baggage and selected seats. The cost of carrying one suitcase was 85 euros for both directions. The choice of two seats - 32 euros for both directions.
On the official Air Serbia website there is no way to check-in for a flight from Helsinki. On the way back, from Athens, it is possible, but difficult to do. Therefore, we arrived in Vantaa Airport in advance, a couple of hours before departure. The check-in just opened as we arrived, we checked in for the flight and checked in our luggage.
The plane operating the flight was a Nordica CRJ900. It took off 20 minutes late. But we had a 50-minute transfer, so we did not worry too much. The flight was fine. The plane is small, with two seats on each side. The seats are comfortable, and the knees don’t hit the seat in front. The stewardesses were polite and smiling. After reaching cruising altitude, they began to distribute bottled water and chips. The snack surprised us. It was also possible to order food. Since the flight time was 2 hours 35 minutes, we decided to eat on the plane and save time in transfer. The prices were very affordable. A combo set for only 6 euros consists of a large sandwich, cookies and soda to choose from. The menu on all flights was the same.
We landed perfectly, no shaking or bouncing. When we left the plane we were surprised to have to go through the security check again at the gate so the two bottles of cola we bought on the plane, as well as the water we got went to the airport employees.
The flight to Athens was operated by the A320, which was full. This flight was also delayed by 20 minutes. The seats were comfortable. Chips and water were handed out again. According to the schedule, this flight should have taken 1 hour 30 minutes, but in fact we flew a little longer, because Athens Airport did not give us permission to land and we just flew in a circle for about 15 minutes, no less.
The return flight was more stressful. We were late again from Athens and a lot of passengers were concerned if they would make their connecting flights, despite reassurance from crew. When we landed, several of us continuing to Helsinki ran to the gate. Thankfully that flight was late as well so everyone managed to make it.
Some photos from return flight:
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