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Private jet to Santorini

The southernmost of the large Cyclades is the rim of a sunken volcano, and the villages along the edge of its caldera, Fira, Imerovigli and Oia, are among the most requested places in Europe for weddings, honeymoons and anniversary trips. Such trips are tied to a fixed date and often bring guests from several countries at once, which is exactly where a private aircraft helps: everyone lands on the island on the agreed day without a change in Athens.

The airport lies on the flat east coast near Kamari and Monolithos, on the opposite side of the island from the cliff-top hotels. Its runway is a little longer than on Mykonos, so a super midsize jet can usually be used, but the field is shared with the military, every private flight needs prior permission and a slot, and stands for business jets are few. As a broker, we check these points before we offer an aircraft and tell you where the jet will wait during your stay.

2:34 h
Vienna - Santorini in a Citation CJ3, 4:11 h from London Farnborough
from EUR 6,500
one way for the whole aircraft, turboprop from Athens or Mykonos
2,200 m
single runway, light, midsize and super midsize jets
PPR + slot
PPR all year, slot in the season, few stands in summer
10-15 min
by car to Fira, 25-35 minutes to Oia
+2 h
ahead of London, 1 h ahead of Paris, Rome and Vienna

Give us the date of the event, the departure airport and the number of guests, and we plan the flight back from the day you need to be on the island.

 

 

When a private jet makes sense here

Weddings with a fixed date
The ceremony cannot move, so we plan the landing with a margin of a day or at least several hours, and we arrange a second aircraft or a larger cabin when guests come from different cities.
No connection in Athens
Scheduled travel to the island usually means a change at Spata. A light jet from Rome reaches the runway in 2:15 h, from Vienna in 2:34 h, without a change.
More aircraft choice than Mykonos
With a longer runway, a Challenger 350 with its stand-up cabin and large hold is a normal choice for a group with a week of luggage.
Several islands in one week
Mykonos is 116 km north and Heraklion on Crete 121 km south, both about 40 minutes away in a light jet, so a stay is easily split between two islands.

 

light jet on an apron prepared for a flight to the greek islands

 

Flight times to the island

CJ3 block times from the hub table, including taxi, climb and descent:

  • Larnaca: 1:33 h, Rome: 2:15 h, Vienna: 2:34 h
  • Milan Linate: 2:51 h, Munich: 2:55 h, Nice: 2:56 h
  • Zurich: 3:05 h, Geneva: 3:12 h, Frankfurt: 3:20 h, Hamburg: 3:38 h
  • Brussels: 3:43 h, Paris Le Bourget: 3:44 h, Amsterdam: 3:50 h
  • Madrid: 4:03 h, London Farnborough: 4:11 h

Santorini is the furthest of the large Cyclades from western Europe, about 90 km more than Mykonos from London. On sectors over 3:30 h the larger cabins save time as well as offering comfort: from London the Challenger 350 needs 3:49 h against 4:11 h in the CJ3. From Dubai a Praetor 600 flies non-stop in 4:22 h.

 

midsize jet cruising above the clouds on a long sector

 

Private jet prices to Santorini

All prices are for the whole aircraft, one way, with handling, airport charges and passenger taxes added in the quote. The time column shows the first aircraft in the row.

 

From the European hubs

 

Route Distance Flight time Light jet
Citation CJ3
Midsize jet
Citation XLS+
Super midsize
Challenger 350
London Farnborough - Santorini 2,653 km 4:11 h EUR 18,500 EUR 24,000 EUR 31,000
Paris Le Bourget - Santorini 2,329 km 3:44 h EUR 17,500 EUR 22,000 EUR 29,000
Geneva - Santorini 1,944 km 3:12 h EUR 15,500 EUR 20,000 EUR 26,000
Zurich - Santorini 1,856 km 3:05 h EUR 15,000 EUR 19,500 EUR 25,000
Milan Linate - Santorini 1,687 km 2:51 h EUR 14,500 EUR 18,500 EUR 24,000
Munich - Santorini 1,736 km 2:55 h EUR 14,500 EUR 19,000 EUR 24,000
Frankfurt - Santorini 2,034 km 3:20 h EUR 16,000 EUR 21,000 EUR 26,000
Vienna - Santorini 1,492 km 2:34 h EUR 13,500 EUR 17,500 EUR 22,000
Amsterdam - Santorini 2,400 km 3:50 h EUR 17,500 EUR 23,000 EUR 29,000
Madrid - Santorini 2,559 km 4:03 h EUR 18,500 EUR 24,000 EUR 31,000
Nice - Santorini 1,747 km 2:56 h EUR 14,500 EUR 19,000 EUR 24,000
Hamburg - Santorini 2,259 km 3:38 h EUR 17,000 EUR 22,000 EUR 28,000
Larnaca - Santorini 755 km 1:33 h EUR 10,500 EUR 13,500 EUR 16,000
Rome - Santorini 1,262 km 2:15 h EUR 12,500 EUR 16,000 EUR 20,000
Brussels - Santorini 2,320 km 3:43 h EUR 17,000 EUR 22,000 EUR 29,000

London and Madrid are the most expensive hubs at EUR 18,500 in a light jet, Larnaca the cheapest at EUR 10,500. For a wedding party of eight to ten from Paris or Geneva, the Challenger 350 at EUR 29,000 or EUR 26,000 carries everyone and the luggage in one cabin.

 

From Naples, the Balkans and Scandinavia

Guests from Scandinavia, central Europe and the Balkans fly in the Phenom 300, the Legacy 500 with its large baggage hold or the Gulfstream G280:

 

Route Distance Flight time Light jet
Phenom 300
Midsize jet
Legacy 500
Super midsize
Gulfstream G280
Naples - Santorini 1,091 km 1:57 h EUR 13,500 EUR 16,000 EUR 19,500
Warsaw - Santorini 1,789 km 2:53 h EUR 16,500 EUR 21,000 EUR 25,000
Budapest - Santorini 1,329 km 2:16 h EUR 14,500 EUR 17,500 EUR 21,000
Bucharest - Santorini 910 km 1:43 h EUR 12,500 EUR 15,000 EUR 18,000
Istanbul - Santorini 601 km 1:18 h EUR 11,000 EUR 13,000 EUR 15,500
Copenhagen - Santorini 2,346 km 3:38 h EUR 19,000 EUR 24,000 EUR 30,000
Stockholm - Santorini 2,610 km 3:59 h EUR 20,000 EUR 26,000 EUR 32,000

 

Island hops

 

Route Distance Flight time Turboprop
Pilatus PC-12
Light jet
Phenom 300
Midsize jet
Citation XLS+
Athens - Santorini 218 km 0:57 h EUR 6,500 EUR 9,500 EUR 10,000
Mykonos - Santorini 116 km 0:44 h EUR 6,500 EUR 9,000 EUR 9,500
Rhodes - Santorini 233 km 0:59 h EUR 7,000 EUR 9,500 EUR 10,500

In summer each island leg needs a slot at both ends, so when a trip covers two islands we request all the times together before the booking is confirmed.

 

From the Middle East

 

Route Distance Flight time Midsize jet
Citation Latitude
Super midsize
Praetor 600
Super midsize
Gulfstream G280
Tel Aviv - Santorini 993 km 1:45 h EUR 15,500 EUR 15,500 EUR 18,500
Riyadh - Santorini 2,387 km 3:31 h EUR 24,000 EUR 27,000 EUR 30,000
Dubai World Central - Santorini 3,098 km 4:25 h EUR 28,000 EUR 32,000 EUR 35,000

 

Heavy jets: landing on Crete instead

A Challenger 650, Falcon 7X or Global 7500 rarely uses the island runway, especially on a hot afternoon with a full load. Such aircraft land in Heraklion, 121 km to the south, and guests continue by helicopter in about 30-35 minutes:

 

Route Distance Flight time Heavy jet
Challenger 650
Long range
Falcon 7X
Ultra long range
Global 7500
London Farnborough - Heraklion 2,722 km 3:42 h EUR 42,000 EUR 51,000 EUR 65,000
Dubai World Central - Heraklion 3,093 km 4:08 h EUR 46,000 EUR 56,000 EUR 71,000
New York - Heraklion 8,204 km 11:39 h, 1 stop EUR 105,000 EUR 120,000 EUR 135,000

The price follows the flight time plus a fixed share for bringing the aircraft and crew to the departure airport. Late July and August, and the week around 15 August in particular, are the most expensive weeks; May, early June and late September are cheaper. Passenger taxes depend on the departure country: 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, so Rome and Naples pay the lower rate and Milan at 1,687 km the higher one; Austria adds EUR 12 per passenger. Germany and the UK charge departure taxes, the UK depending on the aircraft's weight and seats. Charges at the Greek end appear in the quote.

 

Business jet price per flight hour

heavy jets
Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour
light jets
Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour
ultra long range jets
Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour
super midsize jets
Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour
very light jets
Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour
long range jets
Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour
midsize jets
Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour
turboprops
Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

 

Examples with all costs

Wedding guests from Geneva
Eight guests in a Challenger 350 at EUR 26,000 one way. The aircraft does not stay on the island: the return is a second one-way flight a few days later, possibly by another aircraft. Add handling, catering with the flowers or champagne you ask for, and a minibus plus a separate van for luggage to the hotel in Imerovigli.
A weekend from Rome
Four people in a Citation CJ3 at EUR 12,500 each way, 2:15 h in the air. Italy charges EUR 100 per passenger per leg on this distance. The car to Oia takes 25-35 minutes, so a Friday afternoon landing still leaves time for the sunset.
Dubai family in a Falcon 7X
EUR 56,000 to Heraklion in the table, 4:03 h non-stop, then a helicopter to the island in about 30-35 minutes. Passengers clear passport control and customs on arrival in Crete; the helicopter leg is a domestic flight priced for the whole machine.

 

cabin table set with champagne glasses for a celebration flight

 

Per-person prices

One price covers the whole aircraft, so the cost per guest drops as the group grows. Passenger taxes are added per person:

 

Route Aircraft Whole aircraft 2 passengers 4 passengers 8 passengers
Vienna - Santorini Citation XLS+ EUR 17,500 EUR 8,800 EUR 4,400 EUR 2,200
Rome - Santorini Citation XLS+ EUR 16,000 EUR 8,000 EUR 4,000 EUR 2,000
Milan Linate - Santorini Citation XLS+ EUR 18,500 EUR 9,300 EUR 4,600 EUR 2,300
Geneva - Santorini Challenger 350 EUR 26,000 EUR 13,000 EUR 6,500 EUR 3,300
Paris Le Bourget - Santorini Challenger 350 EUR 29,000 EUR 14,500 EUR 7,300 EUR 3,600
London Farnborough - Santorini Challenger 350 EUR 31,000 EUR 15,500 EUR 7,800 EUR 3,900

 

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Santorini airport: runway, permits and parking

Santorini International Airport (JTR, LGSR), also known as Thira, stands at about 40 m above sea level between Kamari and Monolithos, about 6 km south-east of Fira. It is run by Fraport Greece and shared with the Greek military. The single runway is about 2,200 m long, enough for light, midsize and super midsize jets, while a heavy jet needs a performance check for the date, the temperature and the load.

PPR for every flight
Prior permission is required for all general and business aviation flights, all year. The licensed handler applies for it together with the slot.
Slot in the season
The airport is coordinated in summer, and scheduled airlines with historic rights have priority. A Greek slot may be used about 20 minutes either side of the allotted time, and an unused one must be cancelled 12 hours ahead.
Ground time and stands
Stands for business jets are few. In summer a NOTAM limits a drop-off or pick-up to a short stop, typically 40-60 minutes, and longer parking is rarely available.
Where the aircraft waits
In Heraklion, 121 km to the south, in Athens, 218 km to the north-west, or at its base, wherever a stand is free. The empty legs are shown in the quote.
Military area
Because the field is also a military base, photography on the apron is not allowed and the handler deals with the extra formalities.
Meltemi
The northerly wind can be strong in July and August, and on windy days the approach is bumpy.

 

Santorini airport (JTR / LGSR) Details
Location Monolithos, east coast, about 6 km from Fira and 25-35 minutes by car from Oia
Runway Single runway, about 2,200 m
Business aviation VIP handling and lounge separate from the main terminal
Permits PPR for every private flight, slot in the season
Parking Few stands, short ground time in summer
Use Civil and military, operated by Fraport Greece
Elevation About 40 m
Time zone EET/EEST, London +2 h

 

Neighbouring airports

Distances are straight-line from Santorini. Ios and Folegandros have no airport and are reached by helicopter or boat:

 

Airport Codes Runway Distance Suitable for
Paros PAS / LGPA 1,400 m 76 km Turboprops, light jets after a check
Milos MLO / LGML 1,080 m 95 km Turboprops such as the PC-12
Mykonos JMK / LGMK 1,900 m 116 km Up to super midsize, ground time limited in summer
Heraklion HER / LGIR 2,700 m 121 km Heavy jets, parking for the aircraft
Athens ATH / LGAV 4,000 m 218 km Every class, 24 h
Rhodes RHO / LGRP 3,300 m 233 km Every class, Dodecanese

 

business jet parked on a sunny island apron

 

Choosing an aircraft for the island

 

Class Typical model Seats When it makes sense here
Turboprop Pilatus PC-12 6-8 Hops from Crete, Mykonos, Athens and to Paros or Milos
Light jet Citation CJ3, Pilatus PC-24 6-8 Couples and small families from Italy, Austria or Cyprus
Midsize jet Citation XLS+, Citation Latitude 6-9 Wedding outfits and suitcases for a week, sectors of 3-4 h
Super midsize Challenger 350, Praetor 600 8-10 Groups from London, Paris or Scandinavia, the Gulf non-stop
Heavy jet Challenger 650, Falcon 7X 9-14 Usually via Heraklion or Athens, island landing only after a check

Dresses, suits and gifts for a wedding take more room than beach luggage. A CJ3 hold takes about 1.8 m³ and a PC-24 about 2.6 m³, while a Citation Latitude offers about 3.6 m³ and a stand-up cabin, the better choice for six to eight guests. For a party of more than ten, two midsize jets from different cities often cost about the same as one heavy jet and avoid the change on Crete.

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Season and calendar

The island lives from spring to October, and the season decides slots, stands and prices:

 

Month What happens Effect on slots and prices
November - February Many caldera hotels closed, quiet villages Easy flights, aircraft can usually stay on the island
March - April Hotels reopen gradually, Orthodox Easter in April or early May Low demand, mild weather
May - June Wedding season starts, long days and warm sea Book as soon as the ceremony date is fixed
July - August Peak season, meltemi wind, Oia crowded at sunset Slots and stands hardest, Saturdays busiest, highest prices
Mid-August Feast of the Assumption on 15 August, a major Greek holiday The most expensive week of the year
September - October Warm sea, fewer visitors, hotels start closing in October Easier slots, prices fall

For July and August, secure the aircraft and the slot 6-8 weeks ahead. Many hotels change guests on Saturday, so a weekday arrival gives more options for both.

 

business jet landing on a coastal runway in the afternoon

 

From the airport to Fira, Oia and the port

Fira
The main town on the caldera edge is 10-15 minutes by car.
Imerovigli and Oia
Imerovigli lies just beyond Fira; Oia at the northern tip is 25-35 minutes away, and up to 50-60 minutes at sunset in August.
Kamari and Perissa
The black-sand beach villages on the east coast are 5-15 minutes from the runway.
Akrotiri
The excavations and the south-west hotels are 20-25 minutes by car.
Athinios port
About 10 minutes away; boats to the volcano, Ios and Folegandros leave from here.
Hotels with steps
Many caldera hotels are reached only by stairs, so we arrange porters and a separate van for luggage.

 

chauffeur car parked beside a business jet

 

Empty Legs to and from Santorini

Most jets drop their guests and leave the island at once, so empty sectors are frequent in summer. The operator fixes the date and time, and an empty leg to the island still needs a slot. Typical directions:

Santorini - Heraklion and Athens
Jets reposition to wait or refuel on Crete or at Spata between drop-off and pick-up.
Santorini - central Europe
Aircraft based in Vienna, Munich, Milan or Zurich fly home after the weekend.
Santorini - London
Midsize and super midsize jets return to the UK, often on Sundays and Mondays.
Island to island
Turboprops and light jets shuttle between Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes, and many of those sectors fly without passengers.
Santorini - Italy
Jets from Milan, Rome and Naples bring couples for a few days and often fly home without passengers.

Send your direction and a range of dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we write to you when a matching flight appears.

 

empty business jet cabin before a repositioning flight

 

Pets on board

Your dog or cat stays in the cabin with you for the whole flight, and the operator must approve it in advance. Entry to Greece follows the EU pet rules:

  • Microchip first, then the rabies vaccination: a chip implanted after the vaccination makes the vaccination invalid.
  • After a first rabies vaccination the pet waits 21 days before it may travel.
  • Pets living in the EU carry an EU pet passport; those from Great Britain carry an animal health certificate signed by an authorised vet.
  • A private trip may include up to five dogs, cats or ferrets.
  • No tapeworm treatment for entry into Greece.
Dogs flying back to the UK, Ireland, Malta, Finland or Norway need a vet's tapeworm treatment 1-5 days before landing there; on a round trip from the UK of five days or less it can be given at home before departure. Britain admits pets only via approved routes and handlers.

Many caldera hotels are on steep slopes with long stairways and not all accept animals, so check with the hotel first. In July and August choose a morning or evening arrival and an air-conditioned car waiting at the aircraft.

 

pet carrier on a leather seat in a jet cabin

 

Documents, permits and taxes

Within Schengen
Guests from Schengen airports pass no border control, although the operator needs a valid passport or ID card for each of them.
From outside Schengen
Guests from the UK, Cyprus, Turkey or the Middle East clear passport control on arrival, and customs too when they come from outside the EU. UK citizens can stay up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa.
ETA and ESTA
EU citizens continuing to Britain need an Electronic Travel Authorisation; anyone entering the United States on the visa waiver needs an ESTA.
Cabotage
Santorini - Mykonos or Santorini - Rome links two EU airports, and a UK or other non-EU operator may not carry passengers on it. Such legs go to an EU operator.
Greek landing permit
Operators registered outside the EU need a permit from the Greek civil aviation authority, requested at least five working days ahead.
Passenger taxes
France: about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet, about half on a turboprop. Italy: EUR 100 per passenger on flights to or from Italy up to 1,500 km and EUR 200 beyond. Austria: EUR 12, or EUR 30 up to 350 km. Germany, Norway and the UK have departure taxes of their own, the Netherlands taxes passengers on aircraft of 5.7 t or more, and Sweden charges none. Santorini airport charges are itemised in the quote.

 

Checklist for the day

  • Passport or ID card for every guest, children included.
  • Guest list with names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent early enough for the PPR.
  • Number of suitcases, garment bags and any wedding decorations or gifts.
  • Hotel address and whether porters are needed for the stairs.
  • Pet documents: passport or health certificate showing the microchip and rabies vaccination.
  • Time of the ceremony or dinner, so we can keep a margin.
  • Company details for the invoice if the trip is corporate.

 

guests walking to a business jet with garment bags

 

Booking a Santorini flight

  1. Tell us the date and time of the event, the departure airports, the number of guests and their luggage.
  2. We apply for PPR and the slot and check whether the aircraft can stay; if not, we plan for it to wait in Heraklion or Athens.
  3. Our offer lists 2-4 aircraft with the price for the whole aircraft, the empty legs and any helicopter from Crete.
  4. Once the contract is signed and paid, we book handling, the cars, the luggage van and the catering.
  5. Plan to be at the departure terminal 20-30 minutes before take-off; on the island the handler meets you at the aircraft and the car waits outside the lounge.
Contract with the operator
You sign with the operator that flies the aircraft, and we prepare and coordinate everything as broker.
Payment
Bank transfer or card payment, completed before the flight.
Cancellation
Conditions depend on the operator and the time left before departure.
All in the contract
Aircraft, times, price, taxes, empty legs and transfers are written into the contract.

 

Advantages of the company
    • Reputation

    • 14 years in business aviation in Europe, with the head office in Cyprus and offices in Nice, Hamburg and Geneva. More than 100 regular clients and 34 partner companies around the world.

    • A wide choice of aircraft

    • Through certified operators we have access to around 6,500 private jets and turboprops. We select an aircraft for a flight of any range and complexity.

    • Transparent contracts

    • Every flight is covered by a clear contract stating the aircraft, times, included services and cancellation terms. We are flexible and always ready to discuss details and make changes.

    • Online booking

    • You can book the flight and sign the contract remotely, without visiting an office. If you prefer, all documents can also be arranged in person at one of our offices.

 

Our team

Henry Richter

Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

 

Santorini by private jet: common questions

    • What does a private flight to Santorini cost?
    • From EUR 6,500 one way in a turboprop from Athens or Mykonos. A Citation CJ3 costs EUR 13,500 from Vienna and EUR 18,500 from London, for the whole aircraft, with taxes and handling added in the quote.

    • Can a large jet land on the island?
    • Light, midsize and super midsize jets land without difficulty. Heavy jets need a performance check and usually land in Heraklion or Athens instead.

    • How long does the flight from London take?
    • About 4:11 h in a Citation CJ3 and 3:49 h in a Challenger 350 from Farnborough.

    • Can the aircraft stay on the island?
    • Rarely in summer: stands are few and ground time is limited. The jet flies on to Heraklion, Athens or its base, wherever a stand is free, and returns for the flight home.

    • How far is it to Oia?
    • 25-35 minutes by car, and longer at sunset in August. Fira is 10-15 minutes away.

    • Is Santorini easier than Mykonos for private jets?
    • The runway is longer, so a Challenger 350 is a routine choice. Both islands require slots in summer and have very little parking.

    • Can wedding guests share the aircraft?
    • Yes. The price is for the whole aircraft, so with eight guests a Challenger 350 from Geneva comes to about EUR 3,300 per person before taxes.

    • Do we need passports?
    • Within Schengen there is no border check, but every guest needs a valid passport or ID card. Flights from the UK, Turkey or the Middle East pass passport control on arrival.

    • Can we bring our dog or cat?
    • Yes. The pet stays in the cabin and needs a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport; check first that your hotel accepts animals.

    • Are there Empty Legs from Santorini?
    • Yes, often in summer, because jets leave the island right after the drop-off. Send your travel window to empty-legs@jets.flights and we reply when one fits.

    • When should we book for July or August?
    • 6-8 weeks ahead, and as soon as a wedding date is fixed. A weekday arrival is easier than a Saturday.

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