Two aircraft, a big price gap
Athens is further than most people think, and the aircraft that suit it are the larger ones. We obtained these in October 2026.
| Aircraft | Seats | In the air | From, one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citation XLS+ | Up to 9 | 4 hr | £24,250 · the midsize choice, up to nine seats |
| Citation Sovereign+ | Up to 9 | 4 hr | £33,975 · the super-midsize, with more range and a bigger hold |
The price is for the whole aircraft, one way, with no UK VAT. The gap of about £10,000 between the two is real: the Sovereign+ is a bigger and more capable aircraft, but the XLS+ comfortably does the distance, so unless you want the space, the XLS+ is the choice. Easter, the summer weekends and the first week of September are the expensive dates.
Midsize against super-midsize
The Citation XLS+ takes up to nine, cruises at about 441 knots and has a 90 cubic foot hold; the flight takes about 4 hr. The Sovereign+ cruises at about 458 knots, has a 100 cubic foot hold and a cabin 5 feet 8 inches high, and takes about 4 hr. Both are well inside their range, so neither needs a fuel stop. The step up buys comfort, not distance. Midsize jets and super-midsize jets each have their own page.
Farnborough to the Attica coast
Farnborough’s opening hours, 07:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and 08:00 to 20:00 at weekends, decide the shape of your day: Greece is two hours ahead, so a late-morning departure lands in the early evening. The Farnborough page has the airport facts and a chauffeur can meet you there. In Athens the general aviation terminal is on the north side of the airport, separate from the main terminal, open 24 hours, with customs and immigration on site, taking about 20 minutes from aircraft door to exit. The Athens page has the detail, and Charter-A.com adds an Athens guide. For the islands, the Greek islands page compares the airports, and by jet every Greek airport we cover is on one page.
Related routes
If Sardinia is nearer to what you want than Greece, Farnborough to Olbia is on the same aircraft, and for a business trip to Italy see Manchester to Milan. How much notice you need is worth reading before you fix the date.
Farnborough to Athens: your questions answered
How much is a private jet from Farnborough to Athens?
One way, from £24,250 on a Citation XLS+ and from £33,975 on a Citation Sovereign+, for the whole aircraft and with no UK VAT. They are based on October 2026 quotes; your quote gives the price for your date.
How long is the flight from Farnborough to Athens?
About 4 hr in a midsize jet, over roughly 1315 nautical miles. Greece is two hours ahead of the UK.
Does the aircraft need to stop for fuel?
No. Both aircraft are well within their range for this distance, so the flight is non-stop.
Which Athens terminal is used?
The general aviation terminal on the north side of Athens International Airport, with customs and immigration on site and about 20 minutes from aircraft door to exit.