Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Nantes ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~2,470 km
Average flight time
~3h 01m
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 Nantes 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 Nantes Atlantique (LFRS) and Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR) removes connections entirely: 2,577 km non-stop in 3h18. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at Nantes Atlantique (2900 m) and alternate fuel are validated. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Nantes Atlantique (LFRS)
Nantes Atlantique (LFRS / NTE) is a major business field at 47.15°N / 1.61°W, France. Runway: 2900 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Aéro Services Nantes. Helicopter link: La Baule / Noirmoutier.
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
- 2,577 km · 1,392 NM
- Estimated block time
- 3h18
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Aéro Services Nantes — Nantes Atlantique (LFRS / NTE)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 2900 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 Nantes to Héraklion?
About 3h18 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 2,577 km great-circle between LFRS and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Nantes → 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 Nantes Atlantique?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Aéro Services Nantes.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.