Greece remains a top-demand market for business aviation, but the 2025 summer season is bringing operational challenges: stricter slot procedures, APIS enforcement, and higher facility charges at key island airports. Based on updates from local handlers and operators, here’s what you need to know and how Tribe helps you stay ahead.

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Parking Constraints & Slot Changes at Athens (LGAV)

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Athens International Airport (LGAV) is implementing new slot and Prior Permission Required (PPR) procedures starting March 29th, 2025

• Free parking period reduced from 12 hours to just 2 hours.
• Any stay beyond 2 hours now requires both PPR and slot confirmation, granted only 24 hours prior to operation.
• Last-minute requests (<24 hours before the day of flight) will be treated as ad-hoc and subject to slot availability, even for short stays

👉 FlyTribe Tip: Operators can share updated slot confirmations with brokers directly inside Tribe, keeping requests transparent and reducing last-minute rejections.

Ground Handling & Facility Charges

• Athens (LGAV)
  
  • VIP/GAT Terminal Charge: 500 EUR Charge is applicable for both Departure and Arrival.
  • Charter Flights with over 25 passengers: Higher fees apply; accounting will advise based on operational detail
  Mykonos (JMK), Corfu (CFU), Kos (KGS)
  • GA/BA Facility Charge:
    • Arrival: €2000
    • Departure: €2000
    • These charges apply per leg if passengers are on board and are mandatory for all flights.
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APIS Implementation for All GA Flights

• Effective March 27th, 2025, Greece now requires Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) compliance for all General Aviation flights (AOC and Non-AOC). Operators must email the Greek border authorities at TES.BORDERPROTECTION@ASTYNOMIA.GR

• 👉 FlyTribe Tip: Coordinate with your handler or operator to submit APIS well in advance to avoid delays.

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