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.
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.

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

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.
| 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.
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 |
| 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.
| 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 |
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.

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 |
For a quick estimate on your own route and date, use the calculator; the result arrives by e-mail.
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.
| 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 |
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 |

| 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.
Planning a group trip or a wedding flight? Leave your phone number and a consultant will ring you to go through the plan.
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.


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

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:
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.



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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.
Light, midsize and super midsize jets land without difficulty. Heavy jets need a performance check and usually land in Heraklion or Athens instead.
About 4:11 h in a Citation CJ3 and 3:49 h in a Challenger 350 from Farnborough.
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.
25-35 minutes by car, and longer at sunset in August. Fira is 10-15 minutes away.
The runway is longer, so a Challenger 350 is a routine choice. Both islands require slots in summer and have very little parking.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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