From Faliro to… Central Asia: The data for Olympiacos’ incredible journey to Almati!

The most remote European journey in the history of Greek football is just around the gates, with Olympic to prepare to fly for Kazakhstan’s almat, where he will face Kayrat in the context of Champions League League Phase. ‘Reds’ are called upon to travel over 5,200 kilometers in a straight linein a mission that transcends any previous one in distance and difficulty. It is about east seat ever drawn a Greek team in an official UEFA match, with the journey reminiscent of… transatlantic adventure Despite European exit, both in duration and in demands.

The direct charter flight from Athens to Almaty is estimated to last about 6.5 to 7 hoursdepending on the weather and the type of aircraft. For fans who are thinking of following the team, the options are limited: no direct commercial flight, and the trip requires At least two responses, with intermediate stations such as Istanbul, Frankfurt or Dubai. The total duration can reach the 15–20 hourswhile the cost of airline tickets ranges from 600 to 900 eurosdepending on the season and availability.

For the most adventurous, there is the … terrestrial route. The distance from Faliro to Almaty by car reaches 6,500 kilometerswith the route to It passes through Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Central Asia. Continuous driving takes over 72 hours, that is, at least three days, with no interruption -which practically makes the journey impossible for individual fans, unless it is an organized mission with stops.

Staying in Almaty is relatively affordable, with 3-4 star hotels costing 40 to 80 euros per night. If the travel, food and tickets are added, the total cost for a fan can reach the 800-1,200 eurosunless there is an organized package from a travel agency or the PAE.

The match will take place in the central stadium of Almaty, with a capacity of approximately 23,000 spectatorin a city that combines influences from Central Asia and Russia. The atmosphere is expected to be special, with Kairat strongly supported by the local public, while for Olympiacos this match is not only a racing challenge, but also a historical mission to the boundaries of European geography.