Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Dublin ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~7,090 km
Average flight time
~8h 39m
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 Dublin 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
Sector EIDW – LGIR is 3,164 km of direct routing, flown in 3h58 on a Falcon 2000LXS. 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
Dublin Airport (EIDW)
Dublin Airport (EIDW / DUB) is a major business field at 53.42°N / 6.27°W, Ireland. Runway: 2637 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Signature Dublin. Helicopter link: Adare / Centre Dublin.
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
- 3,164 km · 1,708 NM
- Estimated block time
- 3h58
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Signature Dublin — Dublin Airport (EIDW / DUB)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 2637 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- 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 Dublin to Héraklion?
About 3h58 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 3,164 km great-circle between EIDW and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Dublin → 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 Dublin Airport?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Signature Dublin.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.

