Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Vienne ➔ Héraklion

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~8,020 km

Average flight time

~9h 47m

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 Vienne 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 Vienne Schwechat (LOWW) and Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR) removes connections entirely: 1,587 km non-stop in 2h17. Boarding at Vienna Aircraft Handling, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.

Departure and arrival airports

Vienne Schwechat (LOWW)

Vienne Schwechat (LOWW / VIE) is a major business field at 48.11°N / 16.57°E, Austria. Runway: 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Vienna Aircraft Handling. Helicopter link: Centre Vienne.

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: 1,587 km · 857 NM
Estimated block time: 2h17
Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
Departure FBO: Vienna Aircraft Handling — Vienne Schwechat (LOWW / VIE)
Arrival FBO: GoldAir Handling Crete — Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis (LGIR / HER)
Departure runway: 3500 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 Vienne to Héraklion?

About 2h17 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,587 km great-circle between LOWW and LGIR.

Which aircraft suits Vienne → 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 Vienne Schwechat?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Vienna Aircraft Handling.

What about customs and formalities?