Private Jet from Athens

Flying private from Athens

Athens is where most journeys to the Greek islands begin, and it is also where they can become a lot simpler. A private jet from Athens International Airport (ATH) skips the queues, the fixed schedules and the connections, and takes you directly to the island, the city or the ski resort you are heading to. Kennedy's Group arranges the flight as part of the whole trip: the aircraft, the car to the terminal, the transfer at arrival and, if you are staying with us, the villa ready when you walk in.

We work with established operators across Europe and the Middle East, and our concierge team handles the request from the first message to the moment you land. You tell us where, when and how many of you are travelling; we come back with aircraft that fit the route, the runway and the group, and we take care of the rest.

Where you can fly

The most requested routes from Athens are short hops to the Cyclades and the other Greek islands, where a private flight turns a long day of ferries or connections into well under an hour in the air. Mykonos, Paros, Santorini, Corfu and Crete are the classic ones, and for smaller islands we can combine the jet with a helicopter or a seaplane for the last leg.

• Greek islands: Mykonos, Paros, Santorini, Corfu, Crete and more, depending on the airport and the aircraft.

• European cities and resorts: onward to Ibiza, Nice for Saint-Tropez and Cannes, the Alps for Courchevel, Méribel, Verbier or Zermatt, and the main business capitals.

• Long range: non-stop flights to the Middle East and beyond with the long-range jets in our catalogue.

Not every aircraft can land at every island airport. Runway length, opening hours and the weather in summer all matter, and they are exactly the details our team checks before proposing an option.

The aircraft

Our concierge catalogue lists more than forty aircraft, from compact light jets to long-range business jets, plus turboprops and helicopters for the shorter connections.

Light jets

Aircraft such as the Cessna Citation M2, the Citation CJ series and the Embraer Phenom 300 are ideal for couples, families and small groups flying to the islands. They use smaller airports comfortably and keep the cost of a short flight reasonable.

Midsize and super-midsize jets

The Cessna Citation XLS and the Bombardier Challenger 350 and 3500 offer a larger cabin and more range, with room to stand and space for luggage. They are a natural choice for flights from Athens to the rest of Europe.

Long-range jets

For longer journeys, aircraft such as the Bombardier Global 5000, Global 6000 and Global 7500, the Dassault Falcon 7X, the Gulfstream G650ER and the Boeing BBJ1 offer intercontinental range, cabins that convert into beds and a dedicated flight attendant.

Helicopters and seaplanes

For island hopping and the last few kilometres, helicopters such as the Airbus H125 and H130, the AgustaWestland 109 and the Bell 429 complement the jets, landing where a jet cannot.

How booking works

1. Tell us the trip. Dates, route, number of passengers and luggage, and anything special: pets, catering, a celebration on board.

2. Choose the aircraft. We send the options that suit the route and the group, with the aircraft details and the conditions of each.

3. Confirm. Once confirmed, we coordinate the operator, the ground handling and the transfers on both ends.

4. Fly. A car takes you to the private terminal, and another one is waiting when you land.

What affects the price

The cost of a private flight depends on a few clear factors: the size of the aircraft, the distance flown, whether the jet has to be positioned from another airport, waiting time if it stays with you, and airport and handling fees. One-way flights can also include the return of the empty aircraft to its base. Our team explains these elements in each proposal, so you can compare options on the same basis, and suggests alternatives when a smaller aircraft or a different departure time makes the trip simpler.

On board

Larger aircraft come with a flight attendant and catering, and we can arrange menus, champagne or special requests in advance. Pets can travel in the cabin with most operators, subject to the documents required at the destination. If you are travelling with golf bags, skis or a lot of luggage, tell us beforehand: it changes the aircraft we recommend.

More than the flight

The flight is one part of the trip. Because Kennedy's Group also arranges villas, yachts, chauffeurs and experiences, we can plan the whole journey around it: a villa in Mykonos with a chef on the first night, a yacht for the next day, or a helicopter on to another island. One team, one point of contact, 24 hours a day.

Our offices in Glyfada, on the Athens Riviera, and in Mykonos mean the people arranging your flight are on the ground where you are travelling. If something changes, from the weather to your plans, someone is there to adjust it.