Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Londres Luton ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~7,000 km
Average flight time
~8h 32m
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 Londres Luton 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
Sector EGGW – LGIR is 2,733 km of direct routing, flown in 3h28 on a Falcon 2000LXS. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at London Luton (2162 m) and alternate fuel are validated. Onward helicopter transfer available to Elounda / Chania.
Departure and arrival airports
London Luton (EGGW)
On the departure side, London Luton (EGGW) serves Londres Luton from 51.87°N / 0.37°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Signature Luton; 2162 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Helicopter onward leg to Mayfair / Battersea.
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
- 2,733 km · 1,476 NM
- Estimated block time
- 3h28
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Signature Luton — London Luton (EGGW / LTN)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 2162 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- 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
International sector Royaume-Uni → Grèce: 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 Londres Luton to Héraklion?
About 3h28 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 2,733 km great-circle between EGGW and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Londres Luton → 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 London Luton?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Signature Luton.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Royaume-Uni → Grèce: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.