Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Olbia ➔ Istanbul IGA
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~8,100 km
Average flight time
~9h 53m
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 Olbia and Istanbul IGA 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 Olbia – Istanbul IGA sector links Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO) to Istanbul Airport (LTFM) over 1,608 km great-circle, about 2h18 airborne in a Citation XLS+. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Olbia. A helicopter connection to Bosphore / Bebek 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.
Istanbul Airport (LTFM)
On the arrival side, Istanbul Airport (LTFM) serves Istanbul IGA from 41.26°N / 28.74°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by IGA General Aviation Terminal; 4100 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Bosphore / Bebek.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,608 km · 868 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h18
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Eccelsa Aviation — Olbia Costa Smeralda (LIEO / OLB)
- Arrival FBO
- IGA General Aviation Terminal — Istanbul Airport (LTFM / IST)
- Departure runway
- 2445 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 4100 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Bosphore / Bebek
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 IGA?
About 2h18 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,608 km great-circle between LIEO and LTFM.
Which aircraft suits Olbia → Istanbul IGA?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 4100 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
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.