Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Munich ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~7,860 km
Average flight time
~9h 35m
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 Munich 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
The Munich – Héraklion sector links Munich (EDDM) to Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR) over 1,818 km great-circle, about 2h25 airborne in a Falcon 2000LXS. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at Munich (4000 m) and alternate fuel are validated. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Munich (EDDM)
On the departure side, Munich (EDDM) serves Munich from 48.35°N / 11.78°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Aero-Dienst; 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Tegernsee / Kitzbühel.
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
- 1,818 km · 982 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h25
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Aero-Dienst — Munich (EDDM / MUC)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 4000 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 Munich to Héraklion?
About 2h25 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,818 km great-circle between EDDM and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Munich → 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 Munich?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Aero-Dienst.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.