Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Istanbul IGA ➔ Olbia
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~5,690 km
Average flight time
~6h 56m
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 Istanbul IGA 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
Between Istanbul IGA and Olbia our desk plans 1,608 km in 2h18, midsize jet category. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Olbia Costa Smeralda (2445 m runway). Onward helicopter transfer available to Porto Cervo / Porto Rotondo.
Departure and arrival airports
Istanbul Airport (LTFM)
Istanbul Airport (LTFM / IST) is a major business field at 41.26°N / 28.74°E, Turkey. Runway: 4100 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: IGA General Aviation Terminal. Helicopter link: Bosphore / Bebek.
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
- 1,608 km · 868 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h18
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- IGA General Aviation Terminal — Istanbul Airport (LTFM / IST)
- Arrival FBO
- Eccelsa Aviation — Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO / OLB)
- Departure runway
- 4100 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- 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
International sector Turquie → Italie: 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 Istanbul IGA to Olbia?
About 2h18 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,608 km great-circle between LTFM and LIEO.
Which aircraft suits Istanbul IGA → 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 Istanbul Airport?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from IGA General Aviation Terminal.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Turquie → Italie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.

