Greece delivers exceptional value for EASA pilot training—300+ flying days annually, Mediterranean weather, and ATPL programs from €62,000. Egnatia Aviation dominates Kavala with major airline partnerships, while schools in Athens and Thessaloniki offer urban training options.
Greece Training Overview
ATPL Cost
€62,000+
Integrated
Schools
6
EASA ATOs
Flying Days
300+
Per year
Living Cost
€400-800
Monthly
Flight Schools in Greece
Egnatia Aviation
Kavala, Greece
€67,900
17 months
EASA ATO
Airline
Integrated
Modular
Global Aviation SA
Megara, Greece
€62,000
12 months
EASA ATO
Airline
Integrated
Modular
TAE Aviation Academy
Megara, Greece
€65,000
16 months
EASA ATO
Integrated
Modular
FAS Pilot Academy
Megara, Greece
€68,000
18 months
EASA ATO
Integrated
Modular
Skies Aviation Academy
Patras, Greece
€70,000
18 months
EASA ATO
Integrated
Modular
Horizon Aviation Academy
Thessaloniki, Greece
€72,000
18 months
EASA ATO
Integrated
Modular
Living Costs by Location
| Location | Rent (1BR) | Total/Month |
|---|---|---|
| Kavala | €300-400 | €400-600 |
| Thessaloniki | €350-450 | €500-700 |
| Athens | €400-550 | €600-900 |
Aegean Airlines Partnership
Aegean Airlines partners with Egnatia Aviation for cadet training. Selected cadets receive sponsorship covering significant training costs with guaranteed interview upon completion.
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- • 300+ flyable days (Mediterranean weather)
- • Competitive pricing from €62,000
- • Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Aegean partnerships
- • Modern Diamond fleets
- • Kavala very affordable (€400-600/month)
- • English-language training
Considerations
- • Limited school options (3 ATOs)
- • Kavala remote from major European hubs
- • Athens training at international airport
- • Summer heat affects midday flying
- • Greek bureaucracy can be slow