Handling and FBOs
Private handling at Thessaloniki Airport (Makedonia) LGTS
Thessaloniki Airport (Makedonia) has one handling company listed for private and business aircraft: Universal Aviation Greece. Ask your operator which one they have booked.
Who handles private aircraft
Universal Aviation Greece
Where the terminals are
No separate general aviation terminal; private passengers are handled through the main terminal.
Before you land
- Permission
- Prior permission (PPR) is required before you land.
- Customs
- Yes – 24-hour airport of entry, no extra customs fee for private flights
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours.
Quiet alternative to Athens with quicker turnarounds. Parking needs prior permission from the airport; in peak summer the practical maximum stay is about five days, which makes it a common base for aircraft that drop passengers at the islands.
Hours and requirements are as the airport publishes them, last checked 30 Sep 2026. Check with the airport or your operator before you set off.
Getting to the terminal
Thessaloniki Airport, Thermi, 55103.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thessaloniki | 20 min | 11 mi · 17 km |
| Kavala | 2 hr 10 min | 107 mi · 172 km |
Road time without traffic. Routes: OSRM, map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The full guide to Thessaloniki Airport (Makedonia) has the runway, weather, flight times and nearby airports.