The Drone Weather Forecast zone map has 46 drone zones in Greece, from DJI FlySafe. 46 of them close the airspace from the ground up. Below are the zone types, the largest zones, the rules at a glance and the official links to request permission when you need to fly inside a zone.
Zone types
| Zone | Count | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 🟥 Prohibited | 46 | No flying from the ground up without a special permission: the area closest to airport runways, prisons, military sites, capital-city no-fly areas. |
Largest restricted zones
| Zone | Strictest part |
|---|---|
| Athens International Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Larisa Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Skiros Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Chania International Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Andravida Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Nea Anchialos Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Tanagra | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Limnos Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Agrinion Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Araxos Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Στρατιωτικό Αεροδρόμιο Ελευσίνας | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Kalamata Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Diagoras Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
| Dimokritos Airport | 🟥 Prohibited |
Drone rules in Greece at a glance
- Aviation authority: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA)
- Maximum height: 120 m (394 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more.
- Registration: Operators of drones of 250 g or more, or with a camera (unless a toy), register with the HCAA in its UAS system. Official page
- Official map: Drone Aware GR (DAGR)
- Outside yellow and magenta zones, no approval is needed if you follow the EU open-category rules.
How to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone
Steps and links from official sources, checked in September 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official website (HCAA) before you fly.
- Check DAGR before every flight: yellow and magenta zones (airports, archaeological sites and others) may need approval or be prohibited. Official page
- Send the flight request to the HCAA (uas@hcaa.gov.gr) at least 5 working days before the flight. Official page
- Wait for the HCAA reply with instructions; flights near airports are coordinated with the air navigation service and the Hellenic Air Force. Official page
- Flying a DJI drone? With the authorization in hand, request an unlock on DJI FlySafe. DJI's unlock does not replace the authority's permission.
Check zones and weather before you fly
The Drone Weather Forecast app shows these zones on a map with their real shapes and height limits, next to the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model.
Frequently asked questions
Where can't you fly a drone in Greece?
Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. The app's map has 46 zones in Greece where you cannot fly from the ground up without an authorization; the official map is Drone Aware GR (DAGR). Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.
Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Greece?
Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. The official steps and links are on this page.
How high can you fly a drone in Greece?
Up to 120 m (394 ft) above the ground under the general rules, unless an authorization allows more. Near airports the limit can be lower, or zero.
Where does this zone data come from?
From DJI FlySafe's GEO zones: no official zone dataset in Greece can be used in the app yet. DJI's GEO zones are a safety layer built into DJI drones, not the official airspace: the binding zones and rules are the ones published by the aviation authority, Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (official map: Drone Aware GR (DAGR)).
Zone counts and names: DJI FlySafe, as shipped in the Drone Weather Forecast app on October 14, 2026. A safety guide, not the official airspace: the aviation authority publishes the binding zones and temporary restrictions.