Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Ibiza ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~6,850 km
Average flight time
~8h 21m
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 Ibiza 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
Chartering privately between Ibiza (LEIB) and Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR) removes connections entirely: 2,141 km non-stop in 2h48. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Ibiza. Onward helicopter transfer available to Elounda / Chania.
Departure and arrival airports
Ibiza (LEIB)
On the departure side, Ibiza (LEIB) serves Ibiza from 38.87°N / 1.37°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sky Valet Ibiza; 2800 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Formentera.
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
- 2,141 km · 1,156 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h48
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Ibiza — Ibiza (LEIB / IBZ)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 2800 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- 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 Ibiza to Héraklion?
About 2h48 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 2,141 km great-circle between LEIB and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Ibiza → Héraklion?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2680 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Ibiza?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sky Valet Ibiza.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.

