Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Héraklion ➔ Francfort
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~4,170 km
Average flight time
~5h 05m
Recommended aircraft
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet (Challenger 350, Falcon 2000)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Héraklion and Francfort 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 LGIR – EDFE is 2,105 km of direct routing, flown in 2h45 on a Falcon 2000LXS. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Héraklion. Onward helicopter transfer available to Centre Francfort.
Departure and arrival airports
Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR)
On the departure side, Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR) serves Héraklion from 35.34°N / 25.18°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by GoldAir Handling Crete; 2680 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Elounda / Chania.
Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE)
Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE / QEF) is a major business field at 49.96°N / 8.65°E, Germany. Runway: 1400 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Business-aviation handling: Hahn Air Business Lines. Helicopter link: Centre Francfort.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 2,105 km · 1,136 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h45
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Arrival FBO
- Hahn Air Business Lines — Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE / QEF)
- Departure runway
- 2680 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 1400 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Francfort
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 Héraklion to Francfort?
About 2h45 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 2,105 km great-circle between LGIR and EDFE.
Which aircraft suits Héraklion → Francfort?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 1400 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days.
How fast can we depart from Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from GoldAir Handling Crete.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.