Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Florence ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~7,760 km
Average flight time
~9h 28m
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 Florence 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 Florence and Héraklion our desk plans 1,520 km in 2h12, midsize jet category. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (2680 m runway). On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
Florence Peretola (LIRQ)
On the departure side, Florence Peretola (LIRQ) serves Florence from 43.81°N / 11.20°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Toscana Aeroporti Executive; 1750 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Helicopter onward leg to Chianti / Forte dei Marmi.
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
- 1,520 km · 821 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h12
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Toscana Aeroporti Executive — Florence Peretola (LIRQ / FLR)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 1750 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- 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 Florence to Héraklion?
About 2h12 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,520 km great-circle between LIRQ and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Florence → Héraklion?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2680 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Florence Peretola?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Toscana Aeroporti Executive.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.