Athens is both a destination and the hub for the Greek islands. Travelers from New York come for business, for the Athens Riviera and its hotels, and above all as the first stop on a summer island trip or a yacht charter from the marinas around the city. Athens International (ATH) handles business jets, and from there short flights, helicopters and ferries fan out to Mykonos, Santorini, Paros and the other islands. Unlike some island airports, Athens takes any size of business jet.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teterboro | TEB / KTEB | departure · 7,939 km to ATH | Business-aviation airport in New Jersey with no scheduled airline traffic, about 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan; the default choice for private flights to New York. |
| Westchester County, White Plains | HPN / KHPN | departure · 7,901 km to ATH | Alternative. |
| John F. Kennedy International | JFK / KJFK | departure · 7,933 km to ATH | Alternative. |
| Athens International | ATH / LGAV | arrival | Athens's main airport east of the city; mixed traffic with a business-aviation terminal, and the usual alternative when island airports are restricted. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 7,939 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Not practical (2+ stops) | - |
| Super-midsize jet | Challenger 350 (5,926 km) | One fuel stop | about 11 h 10 with the stop |
| Heavy jet | Challenger 605 (7,408 km) | One fuel stop | about 10 h 45 with the stop |
| Large heavy jet | Falcon 900 (8,890 km) | Borderline (12% margin): light load and tailwind only | 9 h 25 non-stop / about 10 h 45 with a stop |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 9 h 15 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
13-14 passengers, 11,112 km of published range: 1.4 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 1.7 times this route.
See the aircraft ›From $95,000 one way, whole aircraft, on a heavy jet. That is the lowest figure we found published by a charter broker for this route: a market reference, not our quote. Every quote we send is in US dollars, for the whole aircraft, and the price includes our service fee.
| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| May to October | The Greek summer season and yacht charter season. | Plan the onward island legs in the same quote. |
| Winter | Quieter; mostly business and city travel. | Easier to get the aircraft and times you want. |
Your dates and group size for Athens.