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.
The runway is 2,100 metres, suited to small and mid-size business jets. Parking permission is required, and long-term parking is normally available.
Charter-A confirms the aircraft type and parking at the quote stage, so the plan you are given accounts for the airport's particular conditions. Charter-A plans the schedule with that in mind and confirms it before we quote you. You can expect an honest answer on the aircraft type before any price.
Flying privately to Samos
Runway 09/27 is 2,100 metres of asphalt, suited to small and mid-size business jets. The terminal is open daily from 06:00 to 21:00 local, opening at 05:30 from 2 June to 14 August in 2026; separate runway hours were not shown, so Charter-A confirms them. Prior permission is required, and parking permission is needed. Long-term parking is normally available.
Samos Airport (Aristarchos of Samos) airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (382 KB)Samos Airport (Aristarchos of Samos) at a glance
| Location | Samos Airport, near Pythagoreio |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LGSM · IATA SMI |
| Region | North Aegean (Samos), Greece |
| Nearest city | Vathy / Pythagoreio |
| Opening hours | Terminal daily 06:00–21:00 local (05:30 opening until 14 Aug). |
| Runway | 09/27 – 2,100 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — small and mid-size business jets |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | smi-airport.gr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (smi-airport.gr, universalweather.com, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Vathy / Pythagoreio
Samos lies in the north Aegean, close to the Turkish coast, and is known for its wine, green hills and the ancient site of Pythagoreio, named after the mathematician Pythagoras. The airport is near Pythagoreio, and Vathy is the island's main port.
Private jet flight times to Samos
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,410 nm · 2,610 km | 4 hr 15 min | 3 hr 35 min |
| Manchester | 1,530 nm · 2,830 km | 4 hr 35 min | 3 hr 55 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,635 nm · 3,030 km | 4 hr 55 min | 4 hr 10 min |
| Paris | 1,255 nm · 2,330 km | 3 hr 50 min | 3 hr 15 min |
| Geneva | 1,055 nm · 1,960 km | 3 hr 15 min | 2 hr 45 min |
| Nice | 965 nm · 1,780 km | 3 hr | 2 hr 35 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, Samos is a sector of about 1,410 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.
Samos: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Samos?
Small and mid-size business jets can use the 2,100-metre runway.
Can my aircraft park at Samos?
Parking permission is required. Long-term parking is normally available, which is useful if the aircraft is waiting for your return. Charter-A confirms parking for your dates at the quote stage.
What are the opening hours at Samos Airport?
The terminal is open daily 06:00 to 21:00 local, with 05:30 openings from 2 June to 14 August 2026. Runway hours were not shown, so we confirm them at booking.
How long is the flight from London to Samos by private jet?
About 4 hr 15 min in a light jet and 3 hr 35 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,410 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Samos Airport (Aristarchos of Samos) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Samos Airport (Aristarchos of Samos) 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.
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