Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Olbia ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~2,980 km
Average flight time
~3h 38m
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 Olbia 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
Olbia → Héraklion: 1,500 km, 2h10 block time, departing Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO) and arriving Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR). Departure handling is provided by Eccelsa Aviation; the 2680 m arrival runway at Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis drives aircraft selection. A helicopter connection to Elounda / Chania can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO)
Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO / OLB) is a niche luxury field at 40.90°N / 9.52°E, Italy. Runway: 2445 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Eccelsa Aviation. Helicopter link: Porto Cervo / Porto Rotondo.
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
- 1,500 km · 810 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h10
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Eccelsa Aviation — Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO / OLB)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 2445 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 Olbia to Héraklion?
About 2h10 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,500 km great-circle between LIEO and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Olbia → 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 Olbia Costa Smeralda?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Eccelsa Aviation.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.