Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Malte ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~6,940 km
Average flight time
~8h 28m
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 Malte 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
Between Malte and Héraklion our desk plans 969 km in 1h31, midsize jet category. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at Malta International (3544 m) and alternate fuel are validated. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Malta International (LMML)
On the departure side, Malta International (LMML) serves Malte from 35.86°N / 14.48°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sky Parks Executive Malta; 3544 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to La Valette / Gozo.
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
- 969 km · 523 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h31
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Parks Executive Malta — Malta International (LMML / MLA)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 3544 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 Malte to Héraklion?
About 1h31 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 969 km great-circle between LMML and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Malte → Héraklion?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2680 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Malta International?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sky Parks Executive Malta.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.