Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Berlin ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~8,570 km
Average flight time
~10h 27m
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 Berlin 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 Berlin Brandenburg (EDDB) and Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR) removes connections entirely: 2,105 km non-stop in 2h45. Boarding at ExecuJet Berlin, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. Onward helicopter transfer available to Elounda / Chania.
Departure and arrival airports
Berlin Brandenburg (EDDB)
Berlin Brandenburg (EDDB / BER) is a major business field at 52.36°N / 13.50°E, Germany. Runway: 3600 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: ExecuJet Berlin. Helicopter link: Centre Berlin.
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
- 2,105 km · 1,137 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h45
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- ExecuJet Berlin — Berlin Brandenburg (EDDB / BER)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 3600 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 Berlin to Héraklion?
About 2h45 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 2,105 km great-circle between EDDB and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Berlin → 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 Berlin Brandenburg?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from ExecuJet Berlin.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.