Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Héraklion ➔ Istanbul
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~5,370 km
Average flight time
~6h 33m
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 Istanbul 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 – LTBA is 703 km of direct routing, flown in 1h13 on a Phenom 300. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Héraklion. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
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.
Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA)
On the arrival side, Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA) serves Istanbul from 40.98°N / 28.81°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by TAV Private; 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Istanbul / Bosphore.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 703 km · 379 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h13
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Arrival FBO
- TAV Private — Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA / ISL)
- Departure runway
- 2680 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Istanbul / Bosphore
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Grèce → Turquie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Héraklion to Istanbul?
About 1h13 block time on a Phenom 300, for 703 km great-circle between LGIR and LTBA.
Which aircraft suits Héraklion → Istanbul?
A Phenom 300 (Light Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
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?
International sector Grèce → Turquie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.