Private jet to Mykonos

The island in the middle of the Cyclades fills up from June to September with villa groups, yacht crews, wedding guests and beach-club regulars from all over Europe. Most of them arrive for a week or two, and many come in groups of six to ten who would otherwise need a change of plane in Athens. A private jet lands about 4 km by road from Chora, so the car reaches a hotel in town or a villa above Psarou in 10-20 minutes.

Planning a flight here differs from almost any other route. The airport has a single 1,900 m runway, slots are scarce in high summer, and during the season a business jet may stay on the ground only for a short drop-off before it must leave again, usually for Athens. The slot comes first and the aircraft second. As a broker, we secure the arrival and departure times, pick an aircraft that suits the runway and show in the quote where the jet waits during your stay.

Send us the dates, the departure airport, the number of guests and the address of the villa or boat, and we start with the slot.

What a private flight changes on this island

Flight times from the European hubs

Flight times with a Citation CJ3, as in the hub table, taxi and climb included:

• Larnaca: 1:36 h
• Vienna: 2:25 h, Milan Linate: 2:44 h, Munich: 2:46 h, Nice: 2:50 h, Zurich: 2:57 h
• Geneva: 3:05 h, Berlin: 3:08 h, Frankfurt: 3:11 h, Hamburg: 3:29 h
• Brussels: 3:35 h, Paris Le Bourget: 3:37 h, Amsterdam: 3:42 h
• Madrid: 3:59 h, London Farnborough: 4:04 h

From western Europe the flight takes 3:30-4 hours, a long time in a low light jet cabin, so groups from London, Paris or Amsterdam often choose a Citation XLS+ or a Challenger 350: the Challenger 350 needs 3:42 h from Farnborough. Within Greece every island is close, with Santorini 0:40 h and Athens 0:41 h away in a CJ3.

Private jet prices to Mykonos

All prices are for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, airport charges and passenger taxes. Flight times in the table are for the first aircraft listed. In summer the aircraft leaves the island after the drop-off, so a stay always means two separate one-way flights.

From the European hubs

The cheapest hub is Larnaca at EUR 10,500 in a CJ3, the most expensive London at EUR 18,500. On every row the Challenger 350 costs about 55-70 % more than the light jet, and on this runway it is usually the largest class worth choosing.

From Rome, central Europe and the north

From Istanbul the flight takes only 1:11 h, but it arrives from outside Schengen, so passport and customs checks take place on the island and customs officers must be available at the arrival time.

From Athens and the other islands

For short hops a Pilatus PC-12 turboprop is the cheapest option, and it handles the island runways easily. Each leg needs a slot at both ends in summer:

From Israel and the Gulf

Heavy jets can land on the 1,900 m runway, but the operator first calculates take-off weight for the date, the temperature and the load. A Falcon 7X or Challenger 650 normally arrives without difficulty; the question is the departure on a hot afternoon with full tanks.

A fare is made of the flight time and a fixed share for positioning the aircraft and crew. Weekends in late July and August cost noticeably more than June or the first half of September. Passenger taxes depend on where you leave from: about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet from France; on flights to or from Italy EUR 100 per passenger up to 1,500 km and EUR 200 beyond, which covers Milan at 1,604 km; EUR 12 per passenger on departures from Austria. German and UK departure taxes are added as well; the UK amount depends on the aircraft's weight and seating. Greek airport charges and the fee for the general aviation terminal are listed in the quote.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

Worked examples

Price per passenger

The fare is for the aircraft, so the share per seat falls with every extra guest. Passenger taxes are charged on top per head:

Quick online estimate

For a quick figure on your own route and date, the calculator sends an estimate to your e-mail.

The airport and its summer rules

Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK, LGMK) lies about 4 km south-east of Chora by road, at an elevation of about 120 m. It is run by Fraport Greece. The single runway 16/34 is about 1,900 m long; turboprops, light, midsize and super midsize jets use it routinely, while heavy jets depend on a performance calculation. There are no hangars for visiting aircraft.

Private passengers use a separate general aviation terminal with its own lounge, police and customs. Its use is charged per departing passenger, with a lower rate when booked in advance. Customs officers work extended hours in the season; an arrival from outside Schengen at another time needs prior notice.

Outside the season, roughly from October to April, the ground time limit does not apply, traffic is light and an aircraft can usually stay on the island during a short visit.

Athens and the neighbouring islands

When the slots are gone or the group is too large for the runway, the trip goes through the capital or a nearby island. Distances are straight-line from Mykonos:

From the capital a helicopter reaches Mykonos in about 35-37 minutes. Helicopters fly only in daylight, and a fast boat from Rafina or Piraeus takes about 2-3 hours when the group is large or the wind keeps helicopters on the ground.

Aircraft that suit the runway

Villa luggage, diving kit and cases of wine add up quickly. A CJ3 hold takes about 1.8 m³, a Phenom 300 about 2.4 m³ and a Citation Latitude about 3.6 m³, so for six people staying two weeks the midsize class is the comfortable choice. For a group of more than ten, two midsize jets or a heavy jet to Athens plus helicopters is often simpler than one large aircraft on the island.

Questions about slots, ground time or the right aircraft? Leave a phone number and one of our consultants rings you back.

The island calendar

The season decides prices, slot availability and how long the aircraft may stay. A year on the island looks like this:

For July and August, send firm dates 4-6 weeks ahead or earlier, and secure the slot before the villa and the boat. Moving the arrival from Saturday to a Friday or Sunday often makes the difference.

From the runway to Chora, the beaches and the port

Empty Legs to and from Mykonos

Because every business jet leaves the island shortly after landing in summer, Mykonos produces more empty sectors than most destinations. An empty leg towards the island still needs its own slot. Typical directions:

The operator sets the date, time and slot, so an Empty Leg works best for a flexible trip. Send the direction and a range of dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we let you know when something suitable appears.

Pets on the way to the island

Your pet flies in the cabin with you, not in the hold, and the operator must agree in advance. The EU rules apply on the island:

• ISO-standard microchip, fitted no later than the rabies vaccination.
• A first rabies vaccination becomes valid for travel after 21 days; a booster given on time counts at once.
• An EU pet passport, or for animals coming from Great Britain an animal health certificate issued by a government-authorised vet.
• No more than five pets per owner, unless they travel to a show or competition.
• No tapeworm treatment is required for Greece.

A Cycladic apron at midday is very hot for an animal, so with pets on board we try for a morning or evening slot and ask for an air-conditioned car. Ferry and helicopter companies set their own pet rules for onward trips.

Documents and regulations

Before you fly: checklist

• Valid passport or ID card for every guest, children included.
• Passenger list with names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent in good time for the PPR.
• Exact address of the villa, hotel or berth.
• Number of suitcases and any diving kit, golf bags or cases of wine.
• For a pet: passport or health certificate with the chip number and vaccination dates.
• Departure time from the villa on the return day, planned around the slot.
• Billing name and address for the invoice.

How booking works

1. Send the dates, departure airport, number of guests and luggage, and the address on the island.
2. We request the slot and PPR as early as the rules allow and tell you at once if another time or a landing in Athens is more realistic, especially for a Saturday in July or August.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft options with the price for the whole aircraft, the place where the jet waits and the cost of the empty legs.
4. After the contract is signed and paid, we confirm handling, the terminal, the car and any boat or helicopter.
5. On the return day leave the villa with a margin: the slot window is narrow, and the aircraft arrives only shortly before departure.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Oliver Davis

Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

Aviation Consultant

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Frequently asked questions about Mykonos by private jet

• • How much is a private jet to Mykonos?

  • A turboprop from Athens or Santorini costs from EUR 6,500 one way. A light jet costs EUR 13,000 from Vienna and EUR 18,500 from London, always for the whole aircraft. Taxes, handling and the terminal fee are added in the quote.

• • Why can the jet not stay on the island?

  • In summer there is no parking for business jets, and a NOTAM caps the ground time, typically at 40-60 minutes. The aircraft flies to Athens or back to base and returns for your departure.

• • Can a large jet land at Mykonos?

  • Up to super midsize there is no problem on the 1,900 m runway. A Challenger 650 or Falcon 7X can land after the operator checks take-off performance for the date and load.

• • What is the flight time from London?

  • About 4:04 h in a Citation CJ3 and 3:42 h in a Challenger 350 from Farnborough.

• • How early should I book for August?

  • Send firm dates at least 4-6 weeks ahead. In August the slot is the scarce part, and Saturdays are the hardest day.

• • How far is the airport from Chora?

  • About 4 km by road, roughly 10 minutes by car. The south coast beaches are 10-20 minutes away and villas in the north up to 40 minutes.

• • What if no slot is available?

  • We look at another time or day, or land in Athens and continue by helicopter in about 35-37 minutes. Paros and Syros are options for turboprops.

• • Is a passport needed for the island?

  • Within Schengen there is no border check, but every passenger needs a valid passport or ID card. Arrivals from the UK, Turkey or the Middle East are checked at the general aviation terminal.

• • Can I bring my dog?

  • Yes. The dog travels beside you in the cabin with an EU pet passport, a microchip and a valid rabies vaccination; Greece asks for no tapeworm treatment. In summer we try for a morning or evening slot because of the heat.

• • Are Empty Legs common here?

  • Yes, because every jet leaves the island soon after landing in summer. Send your route and travel window to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • Can I combine the island with Santorini or Crete?

  • Yes. Santorini is 0:40 h away in a CJ3 and Heraklion 0:49 h. Each leg needs a slot in summer, so we request them all together.