Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Héraklion ➔ Malte
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~4,820 km
Average flight time
~5h 53m
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 Malte 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 Héraklion and Malte our desk plans 969 km in 1h31, midsize jet category. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Héraklion. On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.
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.
Malta International (LMML)
Malta International (LMML / MLA) is a major business field at 35.86°N / 14.48°E, Malta. Runway: 3544 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Sky Parks Executive Malta. Helicopter link: La Valette / Gozo.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 969 km · 523 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h31
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Parks Executive Malta — Malta International (LMML / MLA)
- Departure runway
- 2680 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3544 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- La Valette / Gozo
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 Malte?
About 1h31 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 969 km great-circle between LGIR and LMML.
Which aircraft suits Héraklion → Malte?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3544 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
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.