Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Valence ➔ Héraklion
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~4,370 km
Average flight time
~5h 20m
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 Valence 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
Between Valence and Héraklion our desk plans 2,304 km in 2h59, heavy jet category. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Valence. Onward helicopter transfer available to Elounda / Chania.
Departure and arrival airports
Valencia Airport (LEVC)
On the departure side, Valencia Airport (LEVC) serves Valence from 39.49°N / 0.48°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Executive Aviation Valencia; 3215 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Valence.
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
- 2,304 km · 1,244 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h59
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Executive Aviation Valencia — Valencia Airport (LEVC / VLC)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
- Departure runway
- 3215 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 Valence to Héraklion?
About 2h59 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 2,304 km great-circle between LEVC and LGIR.
Which aircraft suits Valence → 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 Valencia Airport?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Executive Aviation Valencia.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.