Private charter between Athens and Thessaloniki starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Athens (ATH) to Thessaloniki (SKG) and Thessaloniki to Athens — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Athens and Thessaloniki is about 299 km (186 miles), or 162 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Athens to Thessaloniki (and Thessaloniki to Athens) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 49 min | 44 min – 54 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 00m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 57 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 49 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 48 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 47 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Athens–Thessaloniki moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Athens, Greece: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and Tatoi Airport.
Thessaloniki, Greece: Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport and Alexandria (Gidas) Airfield.
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LGAV / ATH | LGTS / SKG |
| Longest hard runway | 13,123 ft | 11,286 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 308 ft | 22 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Athens to Thessaloniki can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport has 13,123 ft and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport 11,286 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 299 km.
Alternates within range: Tatoi Airport (5,311 ft, 24 km) · Superior Air Helipad · Evelpidon Heliport · Afidnai Heliport · Alexandria (Gidas) Airfield (5,956 ft, 43 km) · Evexia Rehabilitation Center Thessaloniki Heliport · Profitis Heliport · Sani Resort Helicopter Landing Spot
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Our team responds to Athens–Thessaloniki quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 1h 00m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Demand on Athens–Thessaloniki comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 00m gate to gate over 299 km (186 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Athens–Thessaloniki charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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