Athens International is open all day and all night, but a private jet cannot simply turn up. Every flight needs an allocated landing slot, and private jet charter at Athens Airport is largely a matter of planning around them.
The airport has two parallel runways of 4,000 and 3,800 metres, so any business jet can use it. Private passengers are normally handled through the general aviation terminal on the north side, which has its own customs and immigration.
Charter-A arranges the slot, the handling and the parking plan, and tells you at the quote stage what is realistic for your dates.
Flying privately to Athens
The airport is open 24 hours, although slot allocation applies at every hour. In summer slots can only be requested and confirmed the day before, and you are expected to keep to within about 20 minutes of them. Universal Aviation Greece and Signature Aviation handle private flights. Free parking is limited to 90 minutes. Longer stays need extra permission, often refused in peak season, so aircraft frequently drop passengers and park elsewhere. Slot rules are strictest in late September.
Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) airport guide
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| Location | Athens International Airport, Spata, 190 19 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LGAV · IATA ATH |
| Region | Attica (Athens), Greece |
| Nearest city | Athens |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site at the general aviation terminal |
| Runway | Two parallel runways – 4,000 m and 3,800 m |
| Private jets | Yes — all business jet types; ramp area is allocated by aircraft size |
| Handling / FBO | Universal Aviation Greece · Signature Aviation |
| Private terminal | General aviation terminal on the north side of the airport, separate from the main terminal; passengers clear customs and immigration there (about 20 minutes from aircraft door to exit). |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | aia.gr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (signatureaviation.com, universalaviation.aero, universalweather.com, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Athens
Athens is the obvious reason to come: the city, the ancient sites, the business districts and the coast of Attica. The airport is at Spata, east of the city centre, and is also the usual starting point for onward flights to the Greek islands. Charter-A will confirm transfer times to your hotel or meeting when we plan the ground side.
Private jet flight times to Athens
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,300 nm · 2,410 km | 4 hr | 3 hr 20 min |
| Manchester | 1,425 nm · 2,640 km | 4 hr 20 min | 3 hr 40 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,540 nm · 2,850 km | 4 hr 40 min | 3 hr 55 min |
| Paris | 1,140 nm · 2,110 km | 3 hr 30 min | 3 hr |
| Geneva | 935 nm · 1,730 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 30 min |
| Nice | 830 nm · 1,540 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Athens is a sector of about 1,300 nautical miles. Midsize jets and super midsize jets fly it non-stop; smaller jets may add a fuel stop. Heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Athens: your questions answered
Does Athens Airport have a private jet terminal?
Yes. There is a general aviation terminal on the north side, separate from the main terminal, where customs and immigration are cleared. Private passengers are normally handled there by Universal Aviation Greece or Signature Aviation.
Do private jets need a slot at Athens?
Yes, every private flight needs an allocated landing slot. In summer they can only be requested and confirmed the day before and must be kept to within about 20 minutes. Charter-A manages the request.
Can a private jet stay parked at Athens?
Free parking is limited to 90 minutes. Longer stays need extra permission, usually confirmed close to the flight and often refused in peak season, so the aircraft may drop you and park elsewhere.
Is Athens open 24 hours for private flights?
The airport is open 24 hours and both handlers list round-the-clock service, but slot allocation still applies at all hours. We confirm your slot before we confirm your schedule.
How long is the flight from London to Athens by private jet?
About 4 hr in a light jet and 3 hr 20 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,300 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
Planning a private flight
- How much does it cost to charter a private jet?
- How much notice do you need to charter a private jet?
- How early do you arrive for a private jet, and is there security?
- Which size of private jet do I need?
- How much luggage can you take on a private jet?
- Can I take my dog on a private jet?
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