Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Olbia ➔ Istanbul
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,630 km
Average flight time
~1h 59m
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 Olbia and Istanbul 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
Sector LIEO – LTBA is 1,617 km of direct routing, flown in 2h19 on a Citation XLS+. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Istanbul Atatürk (3000 m runway). On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.
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.
Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA)
On the arrival side, Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA) serves Istanbul from 40.98°N / 28.81°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by TAV Private; 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Istanbul / Bosphore.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,617 km · 873 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h19
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Eccelsa Aviation — Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO / OLB)
- Arrival FBO
- TAV Private — Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA / ISL)
- Departure runway
- 2445 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Istanbul / Bosphore
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Italie → Turquie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Olbia to Istanbul?
About 2h19 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,617 km great-circle between LIEO and LTBA.
Which aircraft suits Olbia → Istanbul?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3000 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?
International sector Italie → Turquie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.