Greece Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA)
- Website: https://www.hcaa.gov.gr
- Contact: d1@hcaa.gr
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Requirements by Operation Type
Non-EU private operators follow the same permit procedures as charter flights. EU-registered private aircraft are generally exempt.
Non-EU operators must apply 5 working days ahead. Extensive documentation required. Local representative mandatory. Same procedures for private non-revenue and charter PPRs.
Covered by bilateral air service agreements. EU carriers operate freely under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
Overflight Permit
- Required: No
- Authority: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority
- Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan before departure
- Validity: N/A
- Fees: Eurocontrol route charges only
No overflight permit required for civil flights. Greece is part of the Eurocontrol system. Special restrictions may apply near FIR boundaries with Turkey.
No application required. File ICAO flight plan via AFTN/CFMU.
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA)
- Lead Time: 5 working days before flight with full documentation
- Validity: Per flight or series as specified
- Fees: No CAA processing fee; standard airport and navigation charges apply
Required for non-EU registered aircraft operators performing non-scheduled commercial flights. EU-registered aircraft exempt. A local legal representative (e.g. handling agent) must be nominated. Technical stops and ambulance flights exempt.
Submit application with full documentation to HCAA at least 5 working days before flight. Nominate a locally established legal representative. Submit full passenger manifest to airport authorities through nominated agent.
Cabotage
Prohibited for non-EU carriers. EU carriers may operate cabotage under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
General Remarks
Greece is an EU and Schengen member state. Extensive landing permit requirements for non-EU operators. Local legal representative required. Island airports may have additional slot coordination requirements during peak season.