Athens Flying Week 2026: Europe's Top Airshow Returns To Tanagra

  • by XpatAthens
  • Tuesday, 04 August 2026
Athens Flying Week 2026: Europe's Top Airshow Returns To Tanagra
The countdown to the year's premier aviation event has begun!
On September 5 & 6, Athens Flying Week – Tanagra International Airshow takes off once again!

The largest airshow in the Eastern Mediterranean returns to Tanagra Air Base bigger, richer, and more spectacular than ever before. Featuring dozens of fighter jets, aerobatic aircraft, transport aircraft, and major international participants, it promises a unique spectacle that will thrill thousands of visitors.

This now well-established event brings this year the most advanced military aircraft and helicopters, as well as legendary aircraft from the past!

Fighter Aircraft from Greece and Abroad

At the heart of Athens Flying Week 2026 are:
  • The breathtaking Fursan Al Emarat from the United Arab Emirates! The aerobatic team returns to Greece with an entirely new aircraft, the twin-engine Hongdu L-15 jet! For the first time, a Chinese-built fighter/trainer aircraft is coming to Athens Flying Week! Get ready for an unforgettable aerial show featuring spectacular aerobatics, vibrant colours, and the roar of 14 engines!
  • The Finnish F-18 Hornet Demo, one of the world's most impressive aerial displays, is coming to Greece and Athens Flying Week for the very first time!
  • The Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon, making its debut appearance at Athens Flying Week, is coming to amaze you!
  • The legendary F-4 Phantom will make one of its final public appearances! Don't miss the opportunity to see one of the most famous Cold War-era fighter aircraft up close before it is retired!
  • The German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon will deliver a performance that will be talked about... Along with the German Tornado in a flight display!
  • The Austrian Pilatus PC-7 returns to Tanagra following its successful flight display debut at AFW!
  • Also, for the first time in Greece, the Canadian Skyhawks parachute team and the French Phenix parachute teamwill deliver a breathtaking high-adrenaline spectacle!
  • The Belgian A400M Atlas will be featured in the AFW26 static display! This titan of the skies will be ready to welcome visitors of all ages aboard!
  • The Italian F-35 will be on display in the Athens Flying Week static exhibition! The world's most popular stealth aircraft is coming to Tanagra!
  • And of course, many more surprises await you at Athens Flying Week 2026!!!
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The Hellenic Air Force will once again showcase the popular F-16 ZEUS and T-6 Daedalus demonstration teams, while the F-16 Viper, Rafale, Mirage 2000-5, M-346, and the legendary F-4 Phantom will also take to the skies.

In addition, all aerial assets of the Hellenic Armed Forces will participate in impressive formations and complex operational scenarios alongside Special Operations Forces.

Legends Of The Skies

This year's event also takes visitors on a journey through time with historic Warbirds such as the Supermarine Spitfire MJ755 and the T-6 Harvard, which have made a remarkable return to the Greek skies thanks to the "Ikaros" Foundation.

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And of course, our civil aviation participants and favourites:

  • Aegean Airlines
  • Luca Bertossio
  • Frank Van Houten (Dutch Rush) with the Sukhoi 26MX
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Static Display & Other Highlights

In addition to the aerial displays, Athens Flying Week 2026 will feature a large static exhibition where visitors will be able to get up close to and photograph all participating aircraft and helicopters!

Among the highlights of the extensive static display, you will see:

  • The Italian F-35
  • The Belgian A400M
  • The Austrian PC-7
  • Hellenic Air Force aircraft and helicopters
  • The Euroavia aircraft of the National Technical University of Athens
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And many more surprises!

There will also be a commercial exhibition featuring souvenirs, Hellenic Air Force merchandise, and information from aviation schools for those interested in pursuing a career in aviation. Athens Flying Week 2026 awaits you for an unforgettable experience!

We warmly thank the Ministry of National Defence and all the General Staffs for their invaluable support, as well as our sponsors and the Region of Central Greece for their contribution to this year's event!

Heads up… feel the magic of the skies!

Book your tickets early at more.com and through the official ticket reseller network!

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