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Jet privé Athens - Paris
Your flight Athens - Paris
The private jet route Athens – Paris is a premium corridor connecting two of Europe’s foremost capitals over 2,100 km in 2h50 to 3h15. This corridor brings together a diverse business clientele: Greek shipowners and shipping companies based in Piraeus handling their maritime finance in Paris, Franco-Hellenic property investors active in Parisian markets, and business figures from the shipping, tourism and pharmaceuticals sectors commuting between Paris and Athens. Summer demand is amplified by leisure travellers extending their stay in mainland Greece (the Acropolis, the Peloponnese) before returning to Paris by private jet.
flight_takeoffBook a flightDeparting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) — 23 km from central Athens and the port of Piraeus — the airport has a private aviation terminal (FBO Signature) with personalised reception, dedicated Greek customs and immediate parking for jets. The airport operates 24 hours a day and slots are generally available without delay except during the peak summer season. On arrival, Paris Le Bourget (LBG) welcomes passengers with remarkable efficiency: 12 km from the city centre, French customs in under 10 minutes, and chauffeured cars directly on the apron. Commercial flights from Athens to Paris are direct (3h20 of flying) but require the formalities of a major international airport.
Operators PrivateFly (FXAIR), LunaJets, VistaJet and PrivateJetFinder cover this route with competitive pricing. Charter of a private jet from Athens is estimated between 6,200 € and 20,900 € depending on the intra-European destination according to LunaJets — the Athens–Paris route sitting in the upper range of this spectrum. Empty legs are frequent returning from Greece to Western Europe in September–October, with discounts of 35 to 55%. The Citation XLS+ is recommended for 4–8 passengers, the Challenger 350 for groups and demanding business travel.
Practical Information
- Distance: 2,100 km (direct non-stop flight)
- Flight time: 2h50 (Challenger 350) · 3h00 (Citation XLS+)
- Departure airport: ATH – Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, FBO Signature, 23 km from the city centre
- Arrival airport: LBG – Paris Le Bourget, FBO Signature/Jetex, 12 km from the city centre
- Indicative one-way price: 14,500 € – 25,000 € depending on aircraft and operator
- Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+, Challenger 350
- Empty legs: frequent September–October, 35–55% discounts
- Formalities: Schengen Area – minimal formalities, no customs check for EU nationals
For shipowners and shipping executives from Piraeus who divide their schedule between the Mediterranean and European financial centres, the Athens–Paris private jet link is an operational necessity, not a luxury: the 3-hour non-stop flight allows them to attend a board meeting in Paris in the morning and be back in Piraeus for a ship inspection in the evening.
Estimated flight time
2h45–3h15
Sans escale, Athènes → Paris Le Bourget
Passenger capacity
6–12 passagers
Selon configuration avion
Operator comparison
| Operator | Availability | Reviews | Starting price |
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| PrivateFly (FXAIR) | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
14 500 €
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| LunaJets | signal_cellular_3_bar High (Marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
15 000 €
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| PrivateJetFinder | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Marketplace) | star 4.3/5 |
16 500 €
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| VistaJet | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Subscription) | star 4.7/5 |
20 900 €
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14 500 €
PrivateFly (FXAIR)
star 4.6/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Marketplace Book arrow_forward -
15 000 €
LunaJets
star 4.6/5signal_cellular_3_bar High · Marketplace Book arrow_forward -
16 500 €
PrivateJetFinder
star 4.3/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Marketplace Book arrow_forward -
20 900 €
VistaJet
star 4.7/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Subscription Book arrow_forward
Average price per aircraft model
Cessna Citation XLS+
Efficient midsize for 6–8 passengers, 3,700 km range for 2,100 km non-stop
Passengers
Up to 9
Duration
3h00
Speed
Mach 0.75
Estimated price
15 000 €
Challenger 350
Fast super-midsize, 10 passengers, stand-up cabin, satellite Wi-Fi
Passengers
Up to 10
Duration
2h50
Speed
Mach 0.83
Estimated price
22 000 €
Route Athens – Paris
Airports available in Athens
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)
Athènes Eleftherios Venizelos. Hub des Balkans et de la Méditerranée orientale.
Airports available in Paris
Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle (CDG)
France's leading airport, CDG offers a terminal dedicated to business aviation (T2G/FBO). Direct access to metro and rail networks.
Paris-Le Bourget (LBG)
Europe's leading business aviation airport, Paris-Le Bourget is dedicated exclusively to private aviation. No commercial queues, VIP lounges and prestigious FBOs.
Paris-Orly (ORY)
Orly Airport, south of Paris. Offers a private terminal for business aviation. Ideal for avoiding CDG congestion.
All your questions about the flight Athens – Paris
The price of a private jet Athens–Paris ranges between <strong>14,500 € and 25,000 €</strong> one way depending on the aircraft type. According to data compiled by operators, prices break down as follows: <strong>Super light jet</strong> (Phenom 300): 23,000–26,000 €; <strong>Midsize jet</strong> (Citation XLS+): 15,000–18,000 €; <strong>Super-midsize</strong> (Challenger 350): 22,000–25,000 €. Charter from Athens is generally estimated between 6,200 € and 20,900 € by LunaJets for nearby destinations, with Athens–Paris representing the upper bracket. Empty legs offer discounts of 35 to 55%.
The Athens–Paris private jet flight takes between <strong>2h50 and 3h15</strong> depending on the aircraft. A <strong>Challenger 350</strong> covers the 2,100 km in approximately <strong>2h50</strong>. A <strong>Citation XLS+</strong> takes <strong>3h00</strong>. The total journey from central Athens to central Paris is approximately <strong>4 to 5 hours</strong> (transfer + boarding + flight + transfer), compared to 6 to 8 hours for the best direct commercial option (3h20 flying + 2h check-in + baggage + transfers). The net time saving is 2 to 3 hours, with comfort and flexibility as a bonus.
Private jets from Athens operate exclusively from <strong>Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International (ATH)</strong>, the sole international airport in the Attica region, located 23 km from the city centre and 18 km from Piraeus. The airport has a private aviation terminal with FBO Signature, offering personalised reception, dedicated Greek customs and catering service. There is no alternative business airport in the Athens area. In Paris, jets land at <strong>Le Bourget (LBG)</strong>, 12 km from the 1st arrondissement.
For 2,100 km, <strong>midsize and super-midsize jets</strong> are the most suitable. The <strong>Citation XLS+</strong> is the ideal economical option: range of 3,700 km (over 1,500 km of reserve), comfortable cabin for 6–8 passengers, price from 15,000 €. For groups of 8 to 10 or those seeking maximum comfort over these 3 hours, the <strong>Challenger 350</strong> is ideal: stand-up cabin, fully reclining seats, satellite Wi-Fi. Avoid light jets on this distance as some may require a fuel stop.
Yes, a same-day return trip Athens–Paris is <strong>entirely achievable</strong> by private jet. Example schedule: depart Athens at 07:00 → arrive at Paris Le Bourget around 09:50 → meetings or appointments in Paris through the afternoon → depart Paris at 18:00 → return to Athens around 21:00. This scenario is particularly popular with Greek shipowners and company directors who need to maintain their presence in Paris while managing their business in Athens. A notice of <strong>4 to 6 hours</strong> is sufficient to arrange the flight.
Athens–Paris <strong>empty leg</strong> flights are most frequent at the <strong>end of the summer season</strong> (September–October) and during major return periods from Greece. Jets that bring European passengers to Greece for their holidays often return empty to Paris or other Western capitals. Discounts on Athens–Paris empty legs can reach <strong>40 to 55%</strong>. To benefit, sign up for alerts from operators PrivateFly, LunaJets and PrivateJetFinder. These flights typically appear 24 to 72 hours in advance.