Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Héraklion ➔ Olbia
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~610 km
Average flight time
~0h 45m
Recommended aircraft
Light Jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Héraklion and Olbia 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
Héraklion → Olbia: 1,500 km, 2h10 block time, departing Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR) and arriving Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO). Departure handling is provided by GoldAir Handling Crete; the 2445 m arrival runway at Olbia Costa Smeralda drives aircraft selection. Onward helicopter transfer available to Porto Cervo / Porto Rotondo.
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.
Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO)
On the arrival side, Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO) serves Olbia from 40.90°N / 9.52°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Eccelsa Aviation; 2445 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Porto Cervo / Porto Rotondo.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,500 km · 810 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h10
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Arrival FBO
- Eccelsa Aviation — Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO / OLB)
- Departure runway
- 2680 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 2445 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Porto Cervo / Porto Rotondo
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 Olbia?
About 2h10 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,500 km great-circle between LGIR and LIEO.
Which aircraft suits Héraklion → Olbia?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2445 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?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.