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Greece Flight Support: A Guide for Pilots and Crew

As pilots and crew, working through the skies is second nature, but when it comes to landing in Greece during tourist season, the challenges on the ground can rival those in the air. With the country drawing crowds year-round, finding a parking spot for private jets can feel overwhelming. Unlike larger airports, many Greek Island airstrips lack the luxury of overnight parking space, adding complexity to flight plans. But flexibility and foresight are your greatest allies. As you prepare to touch down in this popular Mediterranean destination, ensure that your alternate routes and contingency plans are tuned for the summer. Here's where trip support in Greece comes in handy.

Reviewed by Kevin Singh, Founder · Fact-checked against Icarus Jet fleet and airport operations data · Last updated 10 September 2026

The guide

Greece Flight Support: The Airport Restrictions

The Pilot's Challenge

Your passengers want to spend their week's vacation in Mykonos, but Mykonos Airport doesn't allow overnight parking. Or, some of your passengers want to do island hopping over the Aegean and Ionian seas, but the airports on most of these small, beautiful islands have strict private jet parking restrictions in place. Santorini is the hottest spot because of its iconic blue domes, but does the Santorini airport accept long-time parking? No. 

Here are a few airports that do not allow after-hours parking: 

  • LGMK (Mykonos): The ramp here only accommodate 7 jets at a time. This aircraft facility is equipped with the least parking spaces across all of Greece, yet all the passengers want to fly here. Don't worry, solutions will come later. 
  • LGSR (Santorini): Santorini has enough space to accommodate around 20 planes, but, of course, the apron is closed for overnight parking in general aviation traffic.
  • LGRP (Rhodes): Rhodes - the largest island in Greece has a well-built functional international airport, but the airfield barely has 30 spots for commercial parking. The tourist rush could never allow jets to stay here for too long.
  • LGAV (Athens): Private jets are only allowed to stay for 12 hours. The GA apron has 53 stands dedicated to business jets and a separate heliport with 17 stands. 

This presents a particularly delicate predicament. The trifecta of Mykonos, Santorini, and Rhodes, being the crown jewels of Greek tourism, are the most visited destinations. They alone boast 17 million posts dedicated to them on Instagram. Yes, that's the hype. Plus, Athens is on the global list of welcoming the most travelers annually. Let’s look at the pilot trip support solutions now.

Repositioning Airports in Greece

The Pilot's Fix

Well, the difference between flying and falling is altitude - and attitude. Let's build a contingency plan for the trouble you may face while flying passengers to Mykonos, Santorini, Athens, and Rhodes. A few airports that consider overnight parking may be great options for repositioning:

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Greece Airport Map
  • LGSM (Samos): Private jets can park here overnight, but there are only 13 stands. It's a recommended repositioning airport because it has the lowest flight times to/from Mykonos and Athens. The airfield is not coordinated through slot timings, and the airport operates 24/7.

Flight Times (in minutes): Mykonos (40), Rhodes (42), Santorini (43), Athens (48).

  • LGKO (Kos): There are 21 stands available for private jet long-term parking. Because competition is heavy, make sure to file for PPR and slots exactly 14 days before the flight time. A minute wasted could make you choose some of the other alternatives. Kos is also open 24/7.

Flight times (in minutes): Rhodes (36), Mykonos & Santorini (40), Athens (51).

  • LGIR (Crete): One of the best options on this list is Heraklion Airport, with 28 parking spaces in the apron. Chances are that long-term tourist jet stays will be accepted while they specify repositioning for ferry flights is not allowed.

Flight times (in minutes): Santorini (38), Mykonos (46), Athens & Rhodes (50).

Some great repositioning options in Turkey and Cyprus are pretty close, with overnight parking availability that is better than the Greek airports. Other than these options, our trip support team can provide other reasonable alternate airports too. Here are their flight times (in minutes) to our destinations:

  • LTFE (Bodrum - Turkey): Rhodes (37), Mykonos & Santorini (45), and Athens (53).
  • LTBS (Dalaman - Turkey): Rhodes (35), Mykonos & Santorini (53), and Athens (60).
  • LCPH (Paphos - Cyprus): Rhodes (60), Santorini (75), Mykonos (80), and Athens (90).

Avoiding Repositioning - Helicopter Transfer in Greece

If the passengers want to reach Mykonos/Santorini and stay for a few days, it is not a bad idea to completely avoid repositioning and land directly in either Samos, Kos, or Crete. From there, a helicopter ride can be arranged to Mykonos/Santorini. On top of that, travelers can also enjoy other islands through aerial tours on low-flying helicopters. Crete and Kos are some of the top 5 must-visit islands in the region, and the sky view of these landscapes is worth experiencing.

Here are some helicopter transfer rates that can be applicable if repositioning is passed up to reach Mykonos & Athens:

  • Kos to Mykonos: 4000 USD
  • Crete to Mykonos: 6200 USD
  • Samos to Mykonos: 3800 USD
  • Kos to Athens: 5700 USD
  • Crete to Athens: 5600 USD
  • Samos to Athens: 6200 USD

Icarus Jet provides pilot trip support services in Greece and around the world. Our agents are particularly skilled with up-to-date information on the ever-changing world of general aviation airport regulations across sensitive locations like Greece, France, and Italy. For pilots and crew, we offer holistic packages that include fuel planning, flight planning, ground services, catering, permits, etc. Choose our trip support services today and bid farewell to the hassles of parking, airport requirements, and meticulous trip planning. Let us handle the details while you focus on flying your crew. 

Questions

Greece Flight Support: A Guide for Pilots and Crew: questions the desk gets

Which Greek airports do not allow overnight private jet parking?

Mykonos (LGMK) holds only 7 jets at a time and has no overnight parking. Santorini (LGSR) has space for around 20 aircraft but its apron is closed to general aviation overnight. Rhodes (LGRP) has barely 30 commercial parking spots and does not let jets stay long. Athens (LGAV) limits private jets to 12 hours.

What general aviation facilities does Athens (LGAV) have?

The GA apron at Athens has 53 stands dedicated to business jets, plus a separate heliport with 17 stands. The constraint is time rather than space: private jets may stay for only 12 hours, so anything longer than a day trip means repositioning the aircraft to another airport and returning for the pick-up.

Which is the best repositioning airport for Mykonos and Athens flights?

Samos (LGSM). It allows overnight parking on 13 stands, is not slot coordinated, operates 24/7 and has the shortest flight times: about 40 minutes to Mykonos, 42 to Rhodes, 43 to Santorini and 48 to Athens. Kos (LGKO) is the next option with 21 stands, and Heraklion (LGIR) in Crete has 28.

When should I file PPR and slots for Kos (LGKO)?

Exactly 14 days before the flight time. Kos has 21 stands for long-term private jet parking and competition for them is heavy, so a late filing usually means falling back on another alternate. The airport is open 24/7, with flight times of about 36 minutes to Rhodes, 40 to Mykonos and Santorini, and 51 to Athens.

Are there repositioning options outside Greece?

Yes. Turkey and Cyprus are close and have better overnight availability than the Greek airports. Bodrum (LTFE) is about 37 minutes from Rhodes, 45 from Mykonos and Santorini and 53 from Athens. Dalaman (LTBS) is 35 from Rhodes and 60 from Athens. Paphos (LCPH) is further out, at 60 to 90 minutes depending on the destination.

Can passengers reach Mykonos or Santorini without repositioning the jet?

Yes. Land at Samos, Kos or Heraklion, where overnight parking is available, and continue by helicopter to Mykonos or Santorini. The jet stays where it landed for the length of the stay. The same helicopter can be used for aerial tours of nearby islands. The desk arranges the transfer and quotes routes to Santorini and Rhodes on request.

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Region guideEurope trip supportPermits, airspace and handling across the region, with the country pages.Country guideGreece trip supportThe working reference for the country: permits, slots, seasons and airport guides.RelatedGreece Airport Parking AlternativesStand counts, hours and customs for Corfu, Kos, Samos, Crete, Paphos, Izmir and Bodrum.RelatedAthens Airport GuideGA apron, handling, customs and FAQs for LGAV.ServiceTrip support from Icarus JetPermits, handling, fuel, slots and flight watch, filed by the desk that wrote this guide.

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