Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Antalya ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~3,560 km
Average flight time
~4h 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 Antalya 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
Between Antalya and Héraklion our desk plans 533 km in 1h00, light jet category. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (2680 m runway). A helicopter connection to Elounda / Chania can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Antalya Airport (LTAI)
On the departure side, Antalya Airport (LTAI) serves Antalya from 36.90°N / 30.79°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Çelebi Executive Antalya; 3400 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Bodrum / Kalkan.
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
- 533 km · 288 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h00
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Çelebi Executive Antalya — Antalya Airport (LTAI / AYT)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 3400 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
International sector Turquie → Grèce: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Antalya to Héraklion?
About 1h00 block time on a Phenom 300, for 533 km great-circle between LTAI and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Antalya → Héraklion?
A Phenom 300 (Light Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2680 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Antalya Airport?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Çelebi Executive Antalya.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Turquie → Grèce: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.

