In summer the busiest islands work differently from the mainland. Mykonos, Santorini and Corfu operate on a drop-and-go basis, with little or no parking for private jets in peak season, and Paros and Skiathos have short runways suited to smaller aircraft. Charter-A plans the aircraft, the timings and where the jet waits before you fly.
Greek Islands private jet airports compared
| Airport | Serves | Runway | Open | Customs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mykonos LGMK | Mykonos Town | 1,903 m | 24 hours | Yes |
| Santorini LGSR | Fira | 2,197 m | 24 hours | Yes |
| Paros LGPA | Parikia | 1,400 m | Confirmed at booking | Schengen flights only |
| Corfu LGKR | Corfu Town | 2,373 m | 24 hours | Yes |
| Rhodes LGRP | Rhodes Town | 3,305 m | 24 hours | Confirmed at booking |
| Kos LGKO | Kos Town | 2,400 m | 24 hours | Yes |
| Heraklion LGIR | Heraklion | 2,714 m | 24 hours | Yes, 24 hours |
| Chania LGSA | Chania | 3,347 m | 24 hours | Confirmed at booking |
| Sitia LGST | Sitia | 2,074 m | Confirmed at booking | Confirmed at booking |
| Zakynthos LGZA | Zakynthos Town | 2,228 m | 05:00–22:00 | Confirmed at booking |
| Kefalonia LGKF | Argostoli | 2,436 m | 07:00–23:00 | Confirmed at booking |
| Skiathos LGSK | Skiathos Town | 1,628 m | 07:00–23:00 | Confirmed at booking |
| Karpathos LGKP | Pigadia | 2,399 m | Confirmed at booking | Confirmed at booking |
| Samos LGSM | Vathy / Pythagoreio | 2,100 m | 06:00–21:00 | Confirmed at booking |
| Mytilene LGMT | Mytilene | 2,406 m | 24 hours | Confirmed at booking |
| Preveza Aktion LGPZ | Lefkada / Preveza | 2,871 m | 07:15–22:30 | Confirmed at booking |
Figures are from each airport’s own published information and are reconfirmed for every flight.
- Longest runway: Chania, 3,347 metres.
- Open 24 hours: Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Rhodes, Kos, Heraklion, Chania and Mytilene. Night restrictions can still apply — see each airport.
- Customs available: Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Kos and Heraklion.
Airport by airport
Private jet Mykonos
Mykonos is the most requested island airport in Greece for private jets, and also one of the most restricted. For private jet charter at Mykonos Airport, plan for a drop-and-go arrival: in peak season there is no space to park private jets. Mykonos Airport guide →
Private jet Santorini
Santorini is open all day and night, yet a private jet cannot stay long in summer. For private jet charter at Santorini Airport, the rule to plan around is the ground-time limit. Santorini (Thira) Airport guide →
Private jet Paros
Paros has a 1,400-metre runway, and that decides almost everything about private jet charter at Paros Airport. It suits turboprops and the smallest jets, and the aircraft type has to be confirmed with the handling agent first. Paros National Airport guide →
Private jet Corfu
Corfu Airport will be closed to all flights, private ones included, from 20 to 28 January 2027 while the runway is rebuilt. Outside that window, private jet charter at Corfu Airport works on a drop-and-go basis in summer. Corfu Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias) guide →
Private jet Rhodes
Rhodes has one of the longest runways in the Greek islands, at 3,305 metres, and it is open around the clock. Private jet charter at Rhodes Airport accepts all business jet types. Rhodes Airport (Diagoras) guide →
Private jet Kos
Kos is open 24 hours, and its 2,400-metre runway takes every business jet type. If you are planning private jet charter at Kos Airport, the detail that matters is the private-aviation lounge. Kos Airport (Hippocrates) guide →
Private jet Heraklion
Heraklion is the airport for central Crete, and private jet charter at Heraklion Airport is straightforward on paper: it is open 24 hours, it is a 24-hour airport of entry, and its main runway is 2,714 metres. Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis) guide →
Private jet Chania
The runway at Chania is 3,347 metres long, which is more than most private flights to Crete will ever need. If you are looking at private jet charter at Chania Airport, the runway is rarely the question; the permits are. Chania Airport (Daskalogiannis) guide →
Private jet Sitia
Sitia is a small regional airport in eastern Crete, and private jet charter at Sitia Airport is for travellers heading to the quiet end of the island. Its runway is 2,074 metres long and 50 metres wide, suited to mid-size business jets. Sitia Public Airport guide →
Private jet Zakynthos
Zakynthos runs on a shorter day than most island airports, and private jet charter at Zakynthos Airport should start from that. The airport opens at 05:00 and closes at 22:00 local, with times that can vary in June and September. Zakynthos Airport (Dionysios Solomos) guide →
Private jet Kefalonia
Kefalonia's airport is at Svoronata, near Argostoli, and the airport's opening hours change with the day of the week. Private jet charter at Kefalonia Airport needs a little attention to the timetable. Kefalonia Airport (Anna Pollatou) guide →
Private jet Skiathos
Skiathos has a short, narrow runway, so private jet charter at Skiathos Airport suits smaller business jets. The runway is 1,628 metres, and larger jets may not be accepted. Skiathos Airport (Alexandros Papadiamantis) guide →
Private jet Karpathos
Karpathos is a long, mountainous island in the Dodecanese, and its small national airport has no separate private-aviation facilities. Private jet charter at Karpathos Airport is therefore a matter of checking the details before you commit. Karpathos Island National Airport guide →
Private jet Samos
Samos has one runway, and it has mountains at one end and strong winds in summer. That is the first thing worth knowing about private jet charter at Samos Airport. Samos Airport (Aristarchos of Samos) guide →
Private jet Mytilene
Lesbos is the third largest island in Greece and Mytilene is its only airport. Private jet charter at Mytilene Airport is open 24 hours for most of the year, but not every Tuesday from mid-November 2026 to late March 2027. Mytilene Airport (Odysseas Elytis) guide →
Private jet Preveza Aktion
Preveza and Lefkada share one airport, and it is the one to know if you are planning private jet charter at Preveza Aktion. It stands at Aktio on the western coast of Greece, and its 2,871-metre runway takes every business jet type. Aktion National Airport (Preveza / Lefkada) guide →
Greek Islands by private jet: your questions answered
Which airport is best for a private jet to Greek Islands?
Sixteen airports serve the Greek islands by private jet, from Mykonos, Santorini and Paros in the Cyclades to Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos in the Ionian, Rhodes and Kos in the Dodecanese and three airports on Crete. In summer the busiest islands work differently from the mainland. Mykonos, Santorini and Corfu operate on a drop-and-go basis, with little or no parking for private jets in peak season, and Paros and Skiathos have short runways suited to smaller aircraft. Charter-A plans the aircraft, the timings and where the jet waits before you fly.
How many private jet airports serve Greek Islands?
Sixteen: Mykonos Airport, Santorini (Thira) Airport, Paros National Airport, Corfu Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias), Rhodes Airport (Diagoras), Kos Airport (Hippocrates), Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis), Chania Airport (Daskalogiannis), Sitia Public Airport, Zakynthos Airport (Dionysios Solomos), Kefalonia Airport (Anna Pollatou), Skiathos Airport (Alexandros Papadiamantis), Karpathos Island National Airport, Samos Airport (Aristarchos of Samos), Mytilene Airport (Odysseas Elytis) and Aktion National Airport (Preveza / Lefkada).
Which of these airports are open 24 hours?
Mykonos Airport, Santorini (Thira) Airport, Corfu Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias), Rhodes Airport (Diagoras), Kos Airport (Hippocrates), Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis), Chania Airport (Daskalogiannis) and Mytilene Airport (Odysseas Elytis). Opening hours and any night restrictions are confirmed for your flight at booking.
Which has the longest runway?
Chania Airport (Daskalogiannis), at 3,347 metres.