Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Istanbul ➔ Olbia
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,630 km
Average flight time
~1h 59m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Istanbul 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
Chartering privately between Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA) and Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO) removes connections entirely: 1,617 km non-stop in 2h19. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Istanbul. On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA)
Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA / ISL) is a major business field at 40.98°N / 28.81°E, Turkey. Runway: 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: TAV Private. Helicopter link: Centre Istanbul / Bosphore.
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
- 1,617 km · 873 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h19
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- TAV Private — Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA / ISL)
- Arrival FBO
- Eccelsa Aviation — Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO / OLB)
- Departure runway
- 3000 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
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 to Olbia?
About 2h19 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,617 km great-circle between LTBA and LIEO.
Which aircraft suits Istanbul → 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 Atatürk?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from TAV Private.
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.