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Charter a private jet to Heraklion International Airport (HER)

Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" (HER/LGIR) is the primary airport serving Crete, Greece. It handles both commercial and private aviation, offering seasonal and year-round services for leisure and business travellers. Several FBO providers ensure smooth and discreet travel experiences for private jet passengers.

Heraklion International Airport: Key Details

Coordinates (DMS)
35° 20′ 21″ N, 25° 10′ 30″ E
Latitude / Longitude
35.339699, 25.180300
IATA CodeHER
ICAO CodeLGIR
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Number of runway(s)2
Runway surface(s)Asphalt
Longest runway
2714 m (8904 ft)
Business aviation movements in 2025
2406
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Most common aircraft operating from Heraklion International Airport

When choosing a private jet for your journey, a few factors play a crucial role: number of passengers, distance of the flight, airport capabilities, and specific requirements of your journey. Here are the most frequently flown private aircraft to and from Heraklion International Airport in 2025: Beechcraft King Air 350i, Cessna Citation XLS and Bombardier Learjet 45XR.

Beechcraft King Air 350i turboprop
440
movements
seats
8
speed
578 km/h
312 kts
range
2667 km
1440 NM
Cessna Citation XLS super light jet
254
movements
seats
8
speed
798 km/h
431 kts
range
3889 km
2100 NM
Bombardier Learjet 45XR super light jet
138
movements
seats
8
speed
861 km/h
465 kts
range
3389 km
1830 NM

FBOs and ground services at Heraklion International Airport

Alpha Jet Services Heraklion

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Alpha Jet Services operates at Heraklion International Airport, offering a full suite of ground handling solutions including ramp services, VIP passenger handling, customs coordination, and crew assistance. The FBO is known for its efficient operations and focus on executive client care.

Airport Gate LGIR

Airport Gate provides general aviation handling at Heraklion, covering private and business jet services. Located at LGIR, the company supports ground coordination and turnaround solutions tailored for seasonal and international operations.

Pandair Heraklion

Pandair offers FBO and supervision services at Heraklion International. The company supports aircraft handling, logistics, and concierge arrangements for private flights.

Click Aviation Network Heraklion

Click Aviation Network provides supervisory and concierge support at Heraklion for business aviation clients. Services include ground coordination, fuelling assistance, and customised travel arrangements.

Meander Handling Irakleion

Meander Handling serves LGIR with VIP and ground support services. The company focuses on high-quality supervision, facilitating smooth operations for both passengers and crew.

VIP lounges available at Heraklion

Filoxenia Lounge

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The Filoxenia Lounge at Heraklion International Airport is available to business class passengers, select frequent flyer programme members, and travellers with lounge passes. It offers comfortable seating, refreshments, Wi-Fi, and a quiet space away from the main terminal areas.

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