Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Amsterdam ➔ Héraklion

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~5,200 km

Average flight time

~6h 20m

Recommended aircraft

Super Midsize / Heavy Jet (Challenger 350, Falcon 2000)

Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Amsterdam and Héraklion aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.

Operational context

Chartering privately between Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM) and Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR) removes connections entirely: 2,481 km non-stop in 3h11. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Amsterdam. Onward helicopter transfer available to Elounda / Chania.

Departure and arrival airports

Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM)

Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM / AMS) is a major business field at 52.31°N / 4.76°E, Netherlands. Runway: 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: JetSupport / KLM Jet Center. Helicopter link: Centre Amsterdam.

Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR)

Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER) is a niche luxury field at 35.34°N / 25.18°E, Greece. Runway: 2680 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: GoldAir Handling Crete. Helicopter link: Elounda / Chania.

Route data

Great-circle distance: 2,481 km · 1,340 NM
Estimated block time: 3h11
Recommended aircraft: Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
Departure FBO: JetSupport / KLM Jet Center — Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM / AMS)
Arrival FBO: GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
Departure runway: 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
Arrival runway: 2680 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
Onward helicopter: Elounda / Chania

Seasonality & slots

Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.

Customs & formalities

Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Héraklion?

About 3h11 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 2,481 km great-circle between EHAM and LGIR.

Which aircraft suits Amsterdam → Héraklion?

A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2680 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.

How fast can we depart from Amsterdam Schiphol?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from JetSupport / KLM Jet Center.

What about customs and formalities?