Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Courchevel ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~840 km
Average flight time
~1h 01m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Courchevel 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 Courchevel and Héraklion our desk plans 1,921 km in 2h32, heavy jet category. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at Courchevel Altiport (537 m) and alternate fuel are validated. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ)
On the departure side, Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ) serves Courchevel from 45.39°N / 6.63°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Aérocime; 537 m — short/restricted strip: crew certification and light jets or turboprops only. Helicopter onward leg to Courchevel 1850 (direct).
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
- 1,921 km · 1,037 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h32
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Aérocime — Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ / CVF)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 537 m — short/restricted strip: crew certification and light jets or turboprops only
- 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 Courchevel to Héraklion?
About 2h32 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,921 km great-circle between LFLJ and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Courchevel → 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 Courchevel Altiport?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Aérocime.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.