Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Milan ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~4,820 km
Average flight time
~5h 53m
Recommended aircraft
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet (Challenger 350, Falcon 2000)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Milan 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
Chartering privately between Milan Linate (LIML) and Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR) removes connections entirely: 1,748 km non-stop in 2h21. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Milan. Onward helicopter transfer available to Elounda / Chania.
Departure and arrival airports
Milan Linate (LIML)
On the departure side, Milan Linate (LIML) serves Milan from 45.45°N / 9.28°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sea Prime Milano Prime; 2440 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Lac de Côme / Portofino.
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
- 1,748 km · 944 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h21
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sea Prime Milano Prime — Milan Linate (LIML / LIN)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 2440 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- 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 Milan to Héraklion?
About 2h21 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,748 km great-circle between LIML and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Milan → 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 Milan Linate?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sea Prime Milano Prime.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.