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.
| Coordinates (DMS) | |
|---|---|
| Latitude / Longitude | |
| IATA Code | HER |
| ICAO Code | LGIR |
| Elevation | |
| Number of runway(s) | 2 |
| Runway surface(s) | Asphalt |
| Longest runway | |
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Most Common Aircraft Operating from Heraklion International Airport
| Aircraft picture | Aircraft model name | Seats | Speed (km/h) | Speed (knots) | Range (km) | Range (NM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bombardier Challenger 850 | 14 | 850 km/h | 459 kts | 5206 km | 2811 NM |
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Embraer Phenom 300 | 6-8 | 822 km/h | 444 kts | 3723 km | 2010 NM |
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Cessna Citation XLS | 8 | 798 km/h | 431 kts | 3889 km | 2100 NM |
FBOs and Ground Services at Heraklion International Airport
Alpha Jet Services Heraklion
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
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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