Estonia Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Estonian Transport Administration (Transpordiamet)
- Website: https://transpordiamet.ee
- Contact: info@transpordiamet.ee
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Requirements by Operation Type
Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
Third-country carriers require landing permits. The former Estonian Civil Aviation Administration was merged into the Transport Administration on 1 January 2021.
Covered by bilateral air service agreements. EU carriers operate freely under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
Overflight Permit
- Required: No
- Authority: Estonian Transport Administration
- Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan 2 hours before departure
- Validity: N/A
- Fees: Eurocontrol route charges only
No overflight permit required for civil flights. File flight plan at least 2 hours before departure.
No application required. File ICAO flight plan via AFTN/CFMU.
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: Estonian Transport Administration - Aviation Division
- Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
- Validity: Per flight or series as specified
- Fees: No CAA processing fee; standard airport and navigation charges apply
Required for non-EU carriers performing non-scheduled commercial flights. EU carriers operating intra-EU are exempt under Regulation 1008/2008.
Submit application to the Estonian Transport Administration Aviation Division. Include AOC, insurance, EASA TCO authorization, and flight details.
Cabotage
Prohibited for non-EU carriers. EU carriers may operate cabotage under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
General Remarks
Estonia is an EU and Schengen member state. The Estonian Civil Aviation Administration was merged into the Estonian Transport Administration (Transpordiamet) on 1 January 2021.