Empty leg flights in Greece.
Empty leg flights in Greece are discounted one-way private jet flights created when aircraft reposition between bookings at Athens, Mykonos. They typically cost 25–75% less than a standard charter. Greece has 2 airports on this site that handle private jets.
| Cities covered | Athens, Mykonos |
|---|---|
| Airports | 2 |
| Terminology | “Private jet charter” is the usual term |
| Prices shown in | EUR with USD in brackets |
| Empty legs on the board today | 1 |
Which cities in Greece have empty leg flights?
2 cities in Greece are covered, led by Athens.
Which airports in Greece handle private jets?
2 airports across 2 cities, 1 of them business-aviation airports.
| Airport | Codes | City | Longest runway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | LGAV / ATH | Athens | 4,000 m |
| Mykonos Island National Airport | LGMK / JMK | Mykonos | 1,902 m |
Airport data from OurAirports (OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026).
Which domestic routes produce empty legs in Greece?
The domestic pair with the largest markets at both ends is Athens to Mykonos, 83 nautical miles.
| Route | Distance | Block time | Empty leg (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens to Mykonos | 83 nm | 0h 28m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) |
| Mykonos to Athens | 83 nm | 0h 28m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Which international routes from Greece have the most empty legs?
Athens to Milan leads, with Athens to Nice, Mykonos to Milan, Athens to Zurich close behind.
| Route | Distance | Block time | Empty leg (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens to Milan | 789 nm | 2h 20m | €1,745–€8,377 ($2,000–$9,600) |
| Athens to Nice | 821 nm | 2h 25m | €1,832–€8,726 ($2,100–$10,000) |
| Mykonos to Milan | 869 nm | 2h 32m | €1,920–€9,162 ($2,200–$10,500) |
| Athens to Zurich | 873 nm | 2h 33m | €1,920–€9,162 ($2,200–$10,500) |
| Mykonos to Nice | 903 nm | 2h 38m | €2,007–€9,424 ($2,300–$10,800) |
| Athens to Geneva | 922 nm | 2h 41m | €2,094–€9,599 ($2,400–$11,000) |
| Mykonos to Zurich | 950 nm | 2h 45m | €2,094–€9,860 ($2,400–$11,300) |
| Mykonos to Geneva | 1,002 nm | 2h 53m | €2,182–€10,384 ($2,500–$11,900) |
| Athens to Ibiza | 1,047 nm | 3h 00m | €2,269–€10,820 ($2,600–$12,400) |
| Mykonos to Ibiza | 1,128 nm | 3h 13m | €2,443–€11,606 ($2,800–$13,300) |
| Athens to Paris | 1,132 nm | 3h 14m | €2,443–€11,693 ($2,800–$13,400) |
| Mykonos to Paris | 1,210 nm | 3h 26m | €2,618–€12,391 ($3,000–$14,200) |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Questions about empty legs in Greece
Which cities in Greece have the most empty legs?
Athens, Mykonos are the largest private jet markets in Greece covered on this site, and positioning flights follow that traffic. City pages list the airports and routes for each.
Do I say private jet hire or charter in Greece?
“Charter” is the usual term in Greece; “hire” and “rental” are understood and mean the same thing.
Are empty leg flights safe?
Yes. They are flown by the same licensed operators, crews and aircraft as full-price charters, under the same regulations: FAA Part 135 in the United States and an Air Operator Certificate in the UK and EU. The discount reflects scheduling, not standards.
What documents do I need?
A passport for international flights and government photo ID for domestic flights. Visa rules are the same as for airline travel.
Sources
- OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). Airport codes, coordinates, elevation and runway lengths.
- Wikidata (CC0), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). City-centre coordinates used for airport-to-city distances.
- European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates (via frankfurter.dev), 2026-09-18 (accessed 2026-09-20). Rates used for USD, EUR and GBP conversions.
- Business Travel Executive, "Empty Legs, Empty Promises?", 2023-02-02 (accessed 2026-09-20). XO estimate that 30–50% of the charter fleet often flies empty; Victor on savings of up to 75%; Chapman Freeborn on change and cancellation risk.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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