Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Madrid ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~800 km
Average flight time
~0h 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 Madrid 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
Madrid → Héraklion: 2,564 km, 3h17 block time, departing Madrid Torrejón (LETO) and arriving Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR). Boarding at Gestair Executive Aviation, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Madrid Torrejón (LETO)
On the departure side, Madrid Torrejón (LETO) serves Madrid from 40.49°N / 3.45°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Gestair Executive Aviation; 4818 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Madrid.
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
- 2,564 km · 1,384 NM
- Estimated block time
- 3h17
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Gestair Executive Aviation — Madrid Torrejón (LETO / TOJ)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 4818 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- 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 Madrid to Héraklion?
About 3h17 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 2,564 km great-circle between LETO and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Madrid → 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 Madrid Torrejón?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Gestair Executive Aviation.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.