Europe · Authority: HCAA
14 researched schools and 22 verified programs so far. This is the research done to date, not a complete list of every provider in Greece.
Cities:AcharnesAlexandroupolisAthensHeraklionIoanninaKavalaMarkopouloMegaraSpata
14 schools
Professional flight academy · Kavala, Ioannina, Greece
Thessaloniki-registered approved training organisation offering PPL, CPL, ATPL, instrument, multi-engine and airline type-rating courses, flying from Kavala and Ioannina.
Flying club · Acharnes, Greece
Non-profit air sports club founded in 1995 at Tatoi (Dekeleia) aerodrome offering private pilot training for aeroplanes and helicopters; the site is partly outdated (mentions JAR standards).
Flying club · Acharnes, Greece
Athens-area aeroclub operating as a declared training organisation at Dekeleia (Tatoi) airfield with two Cessna 172 trainers.
Professional flight academy · Megara, Greece
Aviation services company (maintenance, CAMO) with a flight academy at Megara offering airplane and helicopter PPL/CPL courses.
Professional flight academy · Markopoulo, Greece
Greek flight training academy at Markopoulo offering airplane and helicopter courses from PPL to ATP, hour building and English proficiency.
Professional flight academy · Heraklion, Greece
Heraklion-based approved training organisation founded in 2002, offering PPL, instrument, night and multi-engine training and modular ATPL pathways over Crete and the Aegean islands.
Independent flight school · Kavala, Greece
Pilot training academy based at Lydia airport near Kavala offering integrated, modular and advanced courses from PPL(A) to ATPL(A) in English.
Professional flight academy · Megara, Greece
Athens-based pilot academy running integrated and modular airline-pathway courses, flying from Megara (Pachi) and GA Ikaros airfields; recruits local and international students.
Professional flight academy · Athens, Greece
Athens-based academy offering an integrated ATPL with flight instructor rating and a modular ATPL route; base airport and prices are not published on the pages read.
Professional flight academy · Spata, Greece
Athens-area academy (also with a Dubai centre) offering airplane ATPL and airline first officer courses plus helicopter PPL(H)/CPL(H) and type ratings; flight training takes place in Athens.
Professional flight academy · Ioannina, Greece
Training organisation based at Ioannina airport offering PPL, night rating, acrobatic/UPRT, English language and pilot refresher courses.
Professional flight academy · Alexandroupolis, Greece
Thessaloniki-area EASA ATO offering integrated and modular ATP courses, with ground facilities in Peraia and flying from Alexandroupolis.
Professional flight academy · Megara, Greece
Greek air operator and flight academy based at Megara General Aviation Airport offering airplane and helicopter pilot training.
Professional flight academy · Megara, Greece
Megara-based approved training organisation offering PPL, integrated and modular ATPL, UPRT, MCC and instructor courses with in-house ALSIM AL250 simulator; markets to international students.
Results are listed alphabetically; there is no price ranking because prices in different currencies, price types and bases are not comparable. Schools marked Sponsored are paid placements and never change approval status or order.
Greek pilot licences are issued by the HCAA under the EU aircrew regulation (Part-FCL), whose common rules are set at EU level by EASA. Applications are submitted electronically, often through the training organisation, and the HCAA publishes lists of approved (ATO) and declared (DTO) training organisations, language assessment bodies and flight examiners. Commercial training takes place at an ATO, while private pilot training can be given at a DTO or ATO. Prospective students should confirm a school's approval or declaration status with the HCAA.
Names and privileges are local to Greece. Similar names in other countries are not interchangeable.
| Code | Official name | Minimum age | Regulatory minimum flight time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL | Private Pilot Licence (Part-FCL)Private pilot licence; HCAA's page tabulates minimum age 17, Class 2 medical and 45 logged hours, with other minimum-hour criteria also applying. | 17 | 45 hOverall figure from the HCAA table; other minimum hours criteria also apply. | official |
| CPL | Commercial Pilot Licence (Part-FCL)Commercial licence; HCAA's table gives minimum age 18, Class 1 medical, 200 hours (modular) or 150 hours (integrated). | 18 | 200 hModular route 200 hours; integrated route 150 hours, per the HCAA table. Other criteria also apply. | official |
| ATPL | Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Part-FCL)HCAA's table gives minimum age 21, Class 1 medical and 1,500 hours. | 21 | 1500 hOverall figure from the HCAA table; other criteria also apply. | official |
A regulatory minimum is a legal floor for the qualification. It is not the number of hours most students need, and not a guarantee of cost or completion time.
Class 1 certificates are normally needed for commercial use and Class 2 for private use; the HCAA has an Aeromedical section. Official medical information
Applicants must have an acceptable assessed level of English language proficiency; the HCAA lists language assessment bodies.
Languages of instruction among researched schools: Greek, English.
Non-EU nationals should check Greek visa and residence rules with the Greek authorities and the school. The HCAA requires training organisations to request verification of a candidate's third-country licence before enrolment, so applicants holding such a licence should raise it with the school. Nothing here promises eligibility.
Training approval does not establish immigration permission or international-student eligibility. Verify current rules with the official sources above.
The HCAA publishes a page on changing the competent authority (licence transfer) and requires verification of third-country licences before enrolment. Conversion procedures are described in the HCAA forms and linked rules.
Country information last reviewed 16 October 2026. 4 official sources consulted.