Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Athènes ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~9,140 km
Average flight time
~11h 09m
Recommended aircraft
Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Athènes 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
The Athènes – Héraklion sector links Athènes (LGAV) to Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR) over 310 km great-circle, about 0h43 airborne in a Phenom 300. Boarding at GoldAir Handling, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Athènes (LGAV)
On the departure side, Athènes (LGAV) serves Athènes from 37.94°N / 23.94°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by GoldAir Handling; 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Mykonos / Santorin.
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
- 310 km · 167 NM
- Estimated block time
- 0h43
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- GoldAir Handling — Athènes (LGAV / ATH)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 4000 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 Athènes to Héraklion?
About 0h43 block time on a Phenom 300, for 310 km great-circle between LGAV and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Athènes → 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 Athènes?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from GoldAir Handling.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.