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EUROPEAN FLIGHT SCHOOLS DIRECTORY

Find EASA approved flight schools (ATOs) across Europe for professional pilot training. Compare integrated ATPL programs, modular courses, aircraft fleets, and pricing from certified training organizations offering PPL, CPL, and ATPL certifications.

Updated October 2025

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EASA approved flight schools across Europe

School State ATPL Details

Zonda Aero

Flight School / Aeromedical Center
ATO ATPL
€45,900
18 mo
Site

Bartolini Air

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€59,500
18 mo
Site

LOT Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€82,000
18 mo
Site

Smart Aviation

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€65,000
18 mo
Site

Royal-Star Aero

Flight School
ATO
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Egnatia Aviation

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€69,500
14 mo
Site

Skies Aviation Academy

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€72,000
18 mo
Site

CAVOK Aviation Training

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€55,000
18 mo
Site

FlyTeam Academy

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€52,000
18 mo
Site

Multifly Training

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€58,000
18 mo
Site

Trener Ltd

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€54,000
18 mo
Site

Airwin Aviator School

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€56,000
18 mo
Site

Easy-Pilot Ltd

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€58,000
18 mo
Site

FTE Jerez

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€110,000
18 mo
Site

EAS Barcelona

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€85,000
18 mo
Site

Quality Fly

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€89,000
18 mo
Site

Barcelona Flight School

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€87,000
18 mo
Site

Fly EPT Spain

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Aerodynamics Málaga

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Canavia Flight Training

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€78,000
18 mo
Site

Valencia Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€82,000
18 mo
Site

CAE Oxford Aviation Academy

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€120,000
18 mo
Site

L3Harris Airline Academy

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€115,000
18 mo
Site

Airways Aviation

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€105,000
18 mo
Site

Bristol Groundschool

Ground School / Theory Training
ATO
ONLY

European Flight Academy (Lufthansa Aviation Training)

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€Contact for pricing
24 mo
Site

RWL German Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€Contact for pricing
22 mo
Site

MFA Munich Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€Contact for pricing
mo
Site

BAA Training Aviation Academy

Flight School / Training Center
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€95,000
18 mo
Site

Pilotu Mokykla - Pilot Training Center

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Aviacom Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Flying Academy

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€82,782
14 mo
Site

Aviomar Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€75,000
18 mo
Site

Alpha Aviation Academy

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Airways Aviation ESMA

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€95,000
18 mo
Site

Airbus Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€110,000
18 mo
Site

ENAC - École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile

Aviation University / Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€Contact for pricing
24 mo
Site

Paris Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Astonfly Flight School

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

European Pilot Selection & Training (EPST)

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€119,000
18 mo
Site

Wings over Holland

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Executive Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€85,000
18 mo
Site

Dutch Aviation Trainers

Type Rating Training Center
ATO
ONLY

Rotor & Wings

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Aviation Academy Austria

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€89,000
18 mo
Site

Diamond Flight Training Austria

Flight School / Type Rating Center
ATO
ONLY

Austrian Aviation Training

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Sky Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

SKY Academy

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Belgian Flight Training Center

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

European Aviation Training

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Swiss Aviation Training

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€125,000
18 mo
Site

Alpine Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Swiss Professional Pilot Academy

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€140,000
20 mo
Site

Center Air Pilot Academy (CAPA)

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€103,333
24 mo
Site

GreyBird Pilot Academy

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€Contact for pricing
24 mo
Site

Copenhagen AirTaxi (CAT)

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€Contact for pricing
mo
Site

Blue Air

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

OSM Aviation Academy

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€Contact for pricing
20 mo
Site

University of Tromsø School of Aviation (UTSA)

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€Contact for pricing
36 mo
Site

Pilot Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€150,667
24 mo
Site

Finnish Aviation Academy (FINAA)

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€Contact for pricing
24 mo
Site

Airways Aviation Nordic (formerly Patria Pilot Training)

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€Contact for pricing
24 mo
Site

Aeropole

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€Contact for pricing
27 mo
Site

Blue Skies Aviation

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA)

EASA Approved Training Organisation
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€95,000
18 mo
Site

National Flight Centre (NFC)

EASA Approved Training Organisation
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€83,500
20 mo
Site

Aviation Skills Group (ASG)

EASA Approved Training Organisation - Theory Specialist
ATO
ONLY

Sevenair Academy

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€95,000
24 mo
Site

Flying Academy Portugal

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€65,000
18 mo
Site

Airwin Portugal Flight Academy

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€70,000
18 mo
Site

OMNI Flight School (OATC)

Flight School / Training Center
ATO
ONLY

Fly EPT Portugal

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Regional Air Pilot School

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Bulgarian Aviation Academy

EASA Approved Training Organization
ATO
ONLY

Sofia Flight Training (SFT)

Independent Training Center / EASA ATO
ATO
ONLY

Private College of Transportation (PCT-Sofia)

Aviation College / ATO
ATO
ONLY

ProfiPilot Training

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€75,000
18 mo
Site

Aviation Career Center (ACC)

EASA Approved Training Organization
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€Contact for pricing
18 mo
Site

Slovenian Aeronautical Academy (SAA)

EASA Approved Training Organization
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€Contact for pricing
18 mo
Site

Croatian Aviation Training Centre (CATC/HZNS)

University Flight School / ATO
ATO ATPL
€75,000
18 mo
Site

Air Pannonia - Pannonia Pilot School

Flight School / ATO
ATO
ONLY

Pilotski Školski Centar (IDEL d.o.o.)

Ground School / ATO
ATO
ONLY

Nordic Aviation Academy

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Piloodikool OÜ

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

TMG-ATO

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

ERIVA Flight School

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€65,000
18 mo
Site

airBaltic Training

Flight School / Airline Training
ATO ATPL
€95,000
18 mo
Site

Flight Academy Montenegro

Approved Training Organization
ATO
ONLY

Albania AeroSky

Declared Training Organization (DTO)
ATO
ONLY

Cyprus Airways Flying Academy (CAFA)

Flight School
ATO PRTNR ATPL
€69,000
18 mo
Site

Dento Aviation

Flight School
ATO ATPL
€Contact for pricing
18 mo
Site

Griffon Aviation

Flight School
ATO
ONLY

Your Complete Guide to EASA Flight Schools in Europe

How This Guide Was Researched

The 2025 data, costs, and statistics in this guide are not guesswork. Our analysis is compiled from public data from over 50 leading EASA ATOs, official EASA publications, and European pilot career reports. This page is updated regularly to ensure you have the most accurate information for your decision.

→ Related guides: Medical Requirements | EASA Regulations | English Requirements

Europe hosts over 200 EASA approved flight schools across 31 countries, offering world-class pilot training programs that meet the highest international aviation standards. Whether you\'re pursuing a Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), choosing the right European flight school is crucial for your aviation career success.

Understanding EASA Training Standards and ATO Certification

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) maintains the world's most stringent pilot training standards through its Approved Training Organization (ATO) certification program. Under Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011, only EASA ATOs can provide commercial pilot training that leads to internationally recognized licenses valid across all 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

EASA ATO certification ensures flight schools maintain qualified instructors with current flight instructor ratings, modern aircraft fleets meeting commercial maintenance standards, comprehensive ground school facilities, and standardized training curricula that prepare pilots for modern airline operations. This certification process involves rigorous inspections, ongoing oversight, and regular audits to ensure consistent training quality across Europe.

Integrated vs Modular ATPL Training: Choosing Your Path

Integrated ATPL Training Programs

Integrated ATPL training represents the fastest route to a frozen ATPL license, taking students from zero flying experience to commercial pilot certification in 18-24 months. These intensive programs combine theoretical knowledge instruction, flight training, and multi-crew cooperation training in a structured curriculum. Students cannot work during training, requiring full financial commitment upfront.

The best integrated ATPL programs in Europe are offered by schools in Spain, Greece, and Italy, where favorable Mediterranean weather conditions ensure consistent flight training schedules. These programs typically achieve 85-90% first-time pass rates on EASA skill tests, significantly higher than modular alternatives.

Modular ATPL Training Flexibility

Modular ATPL training allows students to complete pilot licenses step-by-step while maintaining employment or family commitments. The typical progression involves PPL training (2-6 months), followed by CPL training (3-8 months), ATPL theoretical knowledge course (6-12 months), and finally multi-crew cooperation training. This pathway takes 2-5 years depending on individual scheduling but offers greater financial flexibility.

About 75% of European ATOs offer modular training options, making it the most widely available training method. While integrated programs have higher first-time pass rates, this is often due to the intensive structure. Modular pilots are equally successful; the path just requires more self-discipline. All good ATOs have support systems in place if you need to retake an exam.

→ Read our detailed comparison: Integrated vs Modular ATPL Training Guide

Pilot Training Costs Across Europe: 2025 Comprehensive Analysis

Regional Cost Variations

European pilot training costs vary dramatically by location, with Eastern and Southern European countries offering the most competitive pricing while maintaining full EASA standards. Greece leads with the cheapest ATPL training in Europe at approximately €62,000 for integrated programs, followed by Spain at €79,650, and Czech Republic at €65,000-75,000.

Western European schools in Germany, France, Netherlands, and Scandinavia typically charge €100,000-140,000 for integrated ATPL training, reflecting higher operational costs but often featuring newer aircraft fleets and advanced training technologies. UK schools, despite Brexit, remain competitive at €85,000-120,000 for integrated programs.

License-Specific Training Costs

Here is a typical breakdown of 2025 pilot training costs by license type:

  • Private Pilot License (PPL): €7,500 – €15,000
  • Commercial Pilot License (CPL): €25,000 – €50,000
  • Integrated ATPL ("Zero to Hero"): €62,000 – €140,000
  • Modular ATPL (Total): €35,000 – €120,000

Additional costs include EASA medical certificates (€300-600), English proficiency testing (€200-400), exam fees (€1,500-3,000 total), and living expenses during training. Mediterranean locations often provide better value due to year-round flying weather reducing training delays and accommodation costs.

→ Detailed breakdown: Complete Cost Guide for Pilot Training in Europe

Strategic Location Selection for Flight Training

Mediterranean Training Advantages

Spain, Greece, Italy, and Southern France offer optimal training conditions with over 300 flying days annually compared to 200-250 in Northern Europe. This weather advantage reduces training delays, minimizes accommodation costs, and ensures predictable graduation timelines. Spanish flight schools particularly excel in integrated ATPL programs, with schools like FTEJerez and One Air Aviation leading European training standards.

Greek aviation academies provide exceptional value, offering EASA-compliant training at significantly lower costs while maintaining high safety standards. Italian flight schools combine competitive pricing with access to diverse airspace environments, from coastal airports to mountain flying experiences that enhance pilot skills.

→ Explore by country: Spain | Greece | Italy | France

Northern European Excellence

German, Dutch, and Scandinavian flight schools offer cutting-edge training technology, including advanced flight simulation systems and modern glass cockpit aircraft. These schools often maintain partnerships with major European airlines like Lufthansa, KLM, and SAS, providing direct career pathways for graduates.

UK flight schools, despite Brexit challenges, maintain excellent reputations for professional pilot training with strong connections to global aviation markets. Many UK ATOs offer seamless EASA to UK CAA license conversions, ensuring graduates can work in both European and UK markets.

→ Northern Europe guides: Germany | Netherlands | UK | Sweden

Modern Training Aircraft and Technology

European flight schools operate diverse training fleets designed to prepare pilots for modern airline operations. Single-engine training typically utilizes Piper PA-28 Cherokee variants, Diamond DA40 Diamond Star aircraft, and Cessna C152/C172 models. These aircraft provide reliable platforms for initial pilot training with proven safety records and cost-effective operations.

Multi-engine training predominantly features Diamond DA42 Twin Star aircraft with diesel engines offering superior fuel efficiency, and Piper PA-44 Seminole aircraft providing traditional twin-engine experience. Advanced training schools incorporate Cirrus SR20/SR22 aircraft with ballistic parachute systems and modern avionics suites.

Most contemporary European ATOs equip their training fleets with Garmin G1000 glass cockpit systems, preparing students for modern airline cockpits featuring electronic flight displays, integrated navigation systems, and automated flight management. This technology exposure significantly reduces airline type rating training time and costs for new pilots.

Airline Partnerships and Career Development

Only 20% of European flight schools maintain direct airline partnership programs, making these opportunities highly competitive but extremely valuable for career development. The Wizz Air Pilot Academy represents one of Europe's largest airline partnership networks, working with selected ATOs across multiple countries to provide guaranteed career pathways for successful graduates.

Ryanair operates cadet programs with approved European flight schools, offering direct employment opportunities upon completion of training. These programs typically include guaranteed interviews, structured career progression, and sometimes financial assistance through deferred payment arrangements. Graduates of airline partnership programs achieve 80-95% employment rates within 12 months compared to 60-70% for standard training graduates.

Major legacy carriers including Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, and Scandinavian Airlines maintain selective partnerships with premium European flight schools. These relationships often provide access to advanced training equipment, airline-specific procedures training, and direct recruitment opportunities for outstanding graduates.

→ Learn more: Wizz Air Pilot Academy Guide | Ryanair Pilot Training

International Student Guide: Visas and Requirements

Non-EU citizens can obtain EASA pilot licenses at any approved European flight school, but visa requirements vary significantly by country and training duration. Integrated ATPL programs require long-term student visas (12-24 months) while modular training may utilize shorter-term arrangements depending on national regulations.

Spain, Greece, and Italy offer streamlined visa processes for aviation students, with processing times typically 4-8 weeks. Required documentation includes acceptance letters from EASA approved schools, proof of financial support (€15,000-25,000 annually), comprehensive health insurance, clean criminal background checks, and valid passports with 18+ months remaining validity.

Many European flight schools provide dedicated international student support services, including visa application assistance, accommodation arrangements, and integration programs. Popular destinations for international students include Czech Republic, Spain, and Greece due to combination of competitive costs, efficient visa processing, and high training standards.

Career Prospects and European Pilot Salaries

EASA-trained pilots enjoy excellent career prospects across European airlines and globally through ICAO license validation agreements. The ongoing pilot shortage across Europe creates strong employment opportunities, with most qualified graduates finding positions within 6-12 months of completing training.

Entry-level First Officer salaries vary by airline type and country: low-cost carriers like Ryanair and easyJet offer €35,000-55,000 annually, regional airlines provide €40,000-65,000, while legacy carriers such as Lufthansa, Air France, and KLM start First Officers at €55,000-85,000. Captain salaries range from €80,000-200,000+ depending on airline, aircraft type, and experience level.

Career progression typically requires 5-8 years from First Officer to Captain, with opportunities for further advancement to training captain, check airman, or management positions. European pilots benefit from EU employment mobility, allowing work throughout member states without license conversion requirements.

→ Career resources: Pilot Salaries Compared | Airline Career Guide | Entry-Level Jobs

Financing Your European Pilot Training

European pilot training financing options have expanded significantly, with specialized aviation lenders offering competitive terms for qualified candidates. Many flight schools maintain partnerships with lenders like Pilot Training Credit, CAE Credit, and FlightDeck Solutions, providing financing packages with 4-8% interest rates and terms up to 15 years.

Some European countries offer government-backed education loans for aviation training, particularly Germany and Netherlands where pilot training qualifies for student loan programs. Modular training provides pay-as-you-fly flexibility, allowing students to finance training incrementally while maintaining employment.

Airline-sponsored training programs offer deferred payment arrangements where students begin loan repayment after securing employment. These programs typically require multi-year employment contracts but provide guaranteed career pathways and structured repayment schedules aligned with pilot salaries.

→ Full guide: Complete Financing Options for Pilot Training

Choosing Your European Flight School: Key Considerations

Selecting the right European flight school requires careful evaluation of training costs, location advantages, aircraft fleet modernity, instructor qualifications, airline partnerships, and career support services. Mediterranean locations offer weather advantages and competitive costs, while Northern European schools provide advanced technology and strong industry connections.

Prospective pilots should visit multiple schools, speak with current students and recent graduates, and carefully review training contracts before making decisions. Consider factors like accommodation availability, transportation links, English language support for international students, and post-graduation career assistance programs.

The European aviation industry offers exceptional opportunities for qualified pilots, with EASA licenses providing global career mobility and access to world-class airlines. Investing in quality flight training at a reputable European ATO represents the foundation for a successful aviation career in the world's most sophisticated aviation market.

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