Fly by private jet charter to Heraklion, the gateway to Crete and one of Greece’s most captivating island destinations. Travellers are drawn to golden beaches, luxury resorts, and ancient landmarks such as Knossos Palace, while select groups also choose Crete for corporate retreats and incentive programmes hosted in five-star resorts.
LunaJets arranges flights to Heraklion International Airport, located just five kilometres from the city and fully equipped for private aviation. Alternative options include Chania in the west and Sitia in the east, offering convenient access to regional destinations. Each journey is tailored to individual schedules, whether for a discreet arrival at a villa in Elounda, a yacht charter from Agios Nikolaos Marina, or a corporate gathering at a luxury resort. Helicopter transfers can also be arranged across Crete or for island-hopping to Santorini and Mykonos.
With two decades of expertise, LunaJets is an Argus®-certified broker offering transparent pricing and flexible charter solutions. In Heraklion, this means securing access during peak summer demand, arranging private transfers to resorts and marinas, or connecting seamlessly with Athens and Europe’s major hubs.
How much does it cost to charter a private jet to and from Heraklion?
From Heraklion, the displayed Cessna Citation XLS option to Mykonos is estimated at €9,600, with a flight time of 45 minutes. The same model to London is listed at €24,800, taking around 3 hours 55 minutes. Other aircraft options may be available at lower prices. Contact LunaJets for a quotation for your itinerary and travel dates.
The tables below show indicative one-way, whole-aircraft charter prices for up to 5 of the most frequently flown aircraft models on each route. These estimates include crew, fuel and landing fees. Every quotation from LunaJets is fixed and all-inclusive, with no hidden charges.
Private jet charter prices to and from Heraklion
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| Route | Estimated flight time | Aircraft model | Category | Seats | Guide price (EUR) | Guide price (GBP) | Guide price (CHF) | Guide price (USD) | Guide price (AED) | Action |
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| Heraklion to or from Athens | 0h 50m |  Hawker Premier 1A | Light jet | 6 | €7,400 | £6,200 | CHF 6,900 | $8,300 | AED 30,500 | |
| Heraklion to or from Athens | 0h 50m |  Cessna Citation III | Midsize jet | 8 | €9,500 | £8,000 | CHF 8,800 | $10,600 | AED 39,100 | |
| Heraklion to or from Athens | 0h 55m |  Cessna Citation XLS | Super light jet | 8 | €9,500 | £8,000 | CHF 8,800 | $10,600 | AED 39,200 | |
| Heraklion to or from Athens | 0h 50m |  Bombardier Learjet 60XR | Midsize jet | 7 | €11,600 | £9,800 | CHF 10,800 | $12,900 | AED 47,600 | |
| Heraklion to or from Athens | 0h 50m |  Bombardier Challenger 350 | Super midsize jet | 8 | €13,400 | £11,300 | CHF 12,400 | $14,900 | AED 55,000 | |
| Heraklion to or from Istanbul | 1h 25m | Cessna Citation XLS | Super light jet | 8 | €13,200 | £11,200 | CHF 12,300 | $14,800 | AED 54,500 | |
| Heraklion to or from Istanbul | 1h 25m |  Hawker 900XP | Midsize jet | 8 | €14,300 | £12,100 | CHF 13,300 | $16,000 | AED 58,800 | |
| Heraklion to or from Istanbul | 1h 20m |  Cessna Citation Sovereign | Midsize jet | 9 | €15,800 | £13,400 | CHF 14,700 | $17,700 | AED 65,000 | |
| Heraklion to or from Istanbul | 1h 30m |  Embraer Legacy 650 | Large jet | 13 | €20,100 | £17,000 | CHF 18,700 | $22,500 | AED 82,600 | |
| Heraklion to or from Istanbul | 1h 20m |  Dassault Falcon 900LX | Large jet | 12 | €20,300 | £17,200 | CHF 18,900 | $22,700 | AED 83,500 | |
| Heraklion to or from Zurich | 3h 35m |  Cessna Citation II | Light jet | 7 | €15,600 | £13,200 | CHF 14,600 | $17,500 | AED 64,400 | |
| Heraklion to or from Zurich | 3h 00m | Cessna Citation XLS | Super light jet | 8 | €20,600 | £17,400 | CHF 19,200 | $23,000 | AED 84,600 | |
| Heraklion to or from Zurich | 3h 00m |  Embraer Phenom 300 | Super light jet | 6-8 | €20,700 | £17,500 | CHF 19,300 | $23,200 | AED 85,300 | |
| Heraklion to or from Zurich | 3h 00m | Bombardier Learjet 60XR | Midsize jet | 7 | €23,000 | £19,400 | CHF 21,400 | $25,700 | AED 94,400 | |
| Heraklion to or from Zurich | 2h 55m |  Bombardier Challenger 650 | Large jet | 10 | €30,200 | £25,500 | CHF 28,100 | $33,700 | AED 124,100 | |
| Heraklion to or from Tel Aviv | 1h 50m |  Cessna Citation Encore+ | Light jet | 7 | €13,700 | £11,600 | CHF 12,700 | $15,300 | AED 56,200 | |
| Heraklion to or from Tel Aviv | 1h 40m | Cessna Citation III | Midsize jet | 8 | €15,300 | £12,900 | CHF 14,200 | $17,100 | AED 62,900 | |
| Heraklion to or from Tel Aviv | 1h 45m | Hawker 900XP | Midsize jet | 8 | €18,900 | £16,000 | CHF 17,600 | $21,100 | AED 77,700 | |
| Heraklion to or from Tel Aviv | 1h 40m |  Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Super midsize jet | 8-9 | €21,200 | £17,900 | CHF 19,700 | $23,700 | AED 87,200 | |
| Heraklion to or from Tel Aviv | 1h 50m | Embraer Legacy 650 | Large jet | 13 | €24,400 | £20,600 | CHF 22,700 | $27,300 | AED 100,300 | |
| Heraklion to or from London | 3h 55m | Cessna Citation XLS | Super light jet | 8 | €24,800 | £21,000 | CHF 23,100 | $27,700 | AED 102,000 | |
| Heraklion to or from London | 4h 00m | Bombardier Learjet 60XR | Midsize jet | 7 | €30,500 | £25,800 | CHF 28,400 | $34,100 | AED 125,300 | |
| Heraklion to or from London | 3h 55m | Hawker 900XP | Midsize jet | 8 | €30,900 | £26,100 | CHF 28,700 | $34,500 | AED 126,900 | |
| Heraklion to or from London | 3h 50m |  Embraer Praetor 600 | Super midsize jet | 8-9 | €36,400 | £30,800 | CHF 33,900 | $40,700 | AED 149,700 | |
| Heraklion to or from London | 3h 55m |  Bombardier Challenger 605 | Large jet | 10 | €41,300 | £34,900 | CHF 38,400 | $46,200 | AED 169,600 | |
| Heraklion to or from Riyadh | 3h 40m |  Pilatus PC-24 | Super light jet | 6-8 | €28,500 | £24,100 | CHF 26,500 | $31,800 | AED 117,000 | |
| Heraklion to or from Riyadh | 3h 35m | Bombardier Learjet 60XR | Midsize jet | 7 | €31,500 | £26,600 | CHF 29,300 | $35,200 | AED 129,200 | |
| Heraklion to or from Riyadh | 3h 35m | Hawker 900XP | Midsize jet | 8 | €32,100 | £27,100 | CHF 29,900 | $35,900 | AED 131,800 | |
| Heraklion to or from Riyadh | 3h 10m |  Cessna Citation X | Super midsize jet | 8 | €35,800 | £30,300 | CHF 33,300 | $40,000 | AED 146,900 | |
| Heraklion to or from Riyadh | 3h 20m |  Dassault Falcon 7X | Long range jet | 12-16 | €45,400 | £38,400 | CHF 42,300 | $50,800 | AED 186,600 | |
| Heraklion to or from Mykonos | 0h 45m | Cessna Citation III | Midsize jet | 8 | €9,500 | £8,000 | CHF 8,800 | $10,600 | AED 39,000 | |
| Heraklion to or from Mykonos | 0h 45m | Cessna Citation XLS | Super light jet | 8 | €9,600 | £8,100 | CHF 8,900 | $10,700 | AED 39,600 | |
| Heraklion to or from Mykonos | 0h 45m | Cessna Citation Sovereign | Midsize jet | 9 | €12,900 | £10,900 | CHF 12,000 | $14,400 | AED 52,900 | |
| Heraklion to or from Mykonos | 0h 50m |  Dassault Falcon 2000 | Large jet | 8-12 | €16,500 | £14,000 | CHF 15,400 | $18,400 | AED 67,900 | |
| Heraklion to or from Mykonos | 0h 55m |  Bombardier Challenger 850 | Super large jet | 14 | €18,300 | £15,500 | CHF 17,000 | $20,400 | AED 75,200 | |
| Heraklion to or from Larnaca | 1h 30m | Cessna Citation XLS | Super light jet | 8 | €14,100 | £11,900 | CHF 13,100 | $15,800 | AED 58,000 | |
| Heraklion to or from Larnaca | 1h 30m | Bombardier Challenger 350 | Super midsize jet | 8 | €18,900 | £16,000 | CHF 17,600 | $21,200 | AED 77,800 | |
| Heraklion to or from Larnaca | 1h 30m | Embraer Praetor 600 | Super midsize jet | 8-9 | €19,100 | £16,100 | CHF 17,700 | $21,300 | AED 78,400 | |
| Heraklion to or from Larnaca | 1h 35m | Embraer Legacy 650 | Large jet | 13 | €22,200 | £18,700 | CHF 20,600 | $24,800 | AED 91,100 | |
| Heraklion to or from Larnaca | 1h 35m | Bombardier Challenger 850 | Super large jet | 14 | €23,700 | £20,000 | CHF 22,000 | $26,400 | AED 97,200 | |
| Heraklion to or from Jeddah | 3h 05m |  Bombardier Learjet 35 | Light jet | 6-7 | €19,800 | £16,800 | CHF 18,400 | $22,100 | AED 81,400 | |
| Heraklion to or from Jeddah | 5h 05m |  Beechcraft King Air 350i | Turboprop | 8 | €20,500 | £17,400 | CHF 19,100 | $23,000 | AED 84,400 | |
| Heraklion to or from Jeddah | 3h 10m | Cessna Citation XLS | Super light jet | 8 | €26,600 | £22,500 | CHF 24,800 | $29,700 | AED 109,400 | |
| Heraklion to or from Jeddah | 2h 50m |  Bombardier Learjet 45XR | Super light jet | 8 | €27,400 | £23,200 | CHF 25,500 | $30,600 | AED 112,500 | |
| Heraklion to or from Jeddah | 3h 10m | Bombardier Learjet 60XR | Midsize jet | 7 | €29,800 | £25,200 | CHF 27,700 | $33,300 | AED 122,500 |
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About these prices and flight statistics
Indicative prices cover the whole aircraft for a one-way flight. EUR estimates calculated on 1 October 2026. A final quotation is required for your itinerary. Understand private jet charter pricing ↗
Every quote from LunaJets is a fixed, all-inclusive price covering crew, fuel, and landing fees, with no hidden charges.
Activity data source: LunaJets analysis of ADS-B flight tracking data from January to December 2025. Contains information from adsb.lol, made available under the Open Database License (ODbL).
How guide prices are calculated
Guide prices: These indicative charter prices are generated by the LunaJets pricing model using historical charter quotations. Prices may be based on an aircraft family represented by the model shown. These estimates use a reference travel date and may differ for your chosen dates. A final quotation is required for your itinerary, travel date and aircraft availability.
EUR pricing estimates: Calculated on 1 October 2026.
Exchange rates checked on 8 October 2026. Reference rates dated 7 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1177 USD, 0.84645 GBP, 0.9309 CHF and 4.10475325 AED. Guide prices are rounded down to the nearest 100 units of the displayed currency. ECB UAE central bank
Aircraft selection and estimated flight times
Aircraft selection: The five aircraft models displayed for each route are the most frequently used on that route in the flight records. Flights across the cities’ main airports are combined when selecting them.
Estimated flight times: Flight times are calculated estimates based on route distance, aircraft performance and recorded durations for the same aircraft model or comparable flights. Times are rounded to the nearest 5 minutes and may vary with routing and operating conditions. Flight-time calibration uses records from 2020 through October 2026.
Flight activity: sources and methodology
Activity methodology: LunaJets filters and enriches the recorded flights by matching them to airports, cities and aircraft categories, then aggregating them. Figures cover 1 January to 31 December 2025. The figures include private and business jets, VIP aircraft and turboprops. Helicopters and scheduled airline flights are excluded. The data was generated on 14 October 2026. This generation date is separate from the activity year.
Definitions: A private aviation movement is one recorded departure or arrival at an airport serving a city. A flight between Heraklion and another city counts once in Heraklion’s route total, whether arriving or departing. A return flight counts as a separate movement. A connected city is a distinct city with at least one qualifying private aviation flight to or from Heraklion during 2025. The connected-city count covers the routes included in this dataset, not just those displayed in the table.
Busiest periods: Busiest periods identify a significant seasonal concentration in recorded movements in both directions during 2025. Isolated spikes are filtered out. Year-round means no qualifying seasonal concentration was identified, although activity can vary between months. A classification requires at least 30 annual movements, 99% statistical significance and an average monthly activity rate at least 1.75 times the rest of the year. Single-month periods also require recurrence checks using January to August 2026 records.
What is the best airport for private flights to and from Heraklion?
Heraklion International Airport (HER/LGIR) serves as Crete's main aviation hub, accommodating the majority of private jet traffic to the island. Situated on the north coast, it provides efficient ground transfers to the region’s key historical sites and coastal resorts. A choice of FBOs ensures discreet handling for all private flights.
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What can you do in Heraklion?
Whether it is history, beaches or nightlife, there are an array of activities to check out in Heraklion. While the city attracts all walks of life, you will get to see everything from the vantage point of style and luxury.
Koules Fortress
Koules is a Venetian castle that was once a fortress. It surrounds the Harbor of Heraklion. It was built in the early 13th century when the Venetians conquered Crete. Today, the traditional Venetian architecture is still intact. Visitors can walk the grounds as well as take tours to explore the ancient site.
Palace of Knossos
The Palace of Knossos, dating back to 1450 BC, is one of Crete's most popular and meaningful landmarks and a must-see for anyone visiting Heraklion. Believed to have been the mythical labyrinth of King Minos, the palace is vast, with four wings and a courtyard.
The Crete Golf Club
High-end travel should always include a round of golf. The Crete Golf Club is the first 18-hole golf course on the island. Its meticulous greens, mountainous Cretan landscape and mild Mediterranean climate make this course an experience you will never forget.
Where should you stay in Heraklion?
Lunajets is not just about flying you in and out of an airport. We will arrange travel to and from whatever luxurious accommodations you arrange, making every aspect of your trip luxurious.
Where should you eat in Heraklion?
Crete is a gastronomical delight and Heraklion will not disappoint.
7 Thalassas Restaurant
7 Thalassas is the best seafood restaurant in the city. World-renowned chef, Andreas Voulgaris, uses only the highest quality organic ingredients in his Mediterranean-focused cuisine.
Swell Restaurant
Swell is located right on Knossos Beach, with a veranda that opens right onto the water. Michelin one-starred chef, Lefteris Lazarou, has created a menu of Greek gourmet cuisine. The food and the location make Swell a culinary masterpiece for all the senses.
Xalavro
Xalavro was built out of an old house that sat in ruins in the heart of Heraklion. From those ruins came a beautiful open bar. The equally open restaurant offers homemade cuisine with local ingredients. Guests at Xalavro get to see all food and drink prepared right in front of them, making the entire visit an experience to remember.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my pet on a private jet to Heraklion?
Yes, you can bring pets on a private jet to Heraklion. Dogs, cats and ferrets are permitted entry provided they meet EU rules: your animal must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and travel with either an EU Pet Passport or an official veterinary health certificate. If you are arriving from outside the EU, your pet must be declared on arrival and may be checked by border authorities at the private terminal. Certain high-risk or restricted breeds are not accepted. Because requirements can change, your LunaJets advisor will confirm the latest regulations and ensure all documents are in order before your flight.
What visa or entry requirements apply when flying private into Heraklion?
Entry rules for Heraklion are the same as for any international arrival into Greece and the wider Schengen area. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens may enter freely without a visa. Travellers from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan or Singapore can usually visit visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Nationals of countries outside these groups must obtain a Schengen visa in advance. From 2026, visitors who currently enjoy visa-free entry will also need an ETIAS travel authorisation before travelling.
How far in advance should I book a private jet to Heraklion?
Booking a few weeks in advance is recommended, particularly in the summer months, when Crete attracts peak holiday traffic. Demand is strongest in July and August, and slots at Heraklion can be hard to obtain. LunaJets often arranges flights to Heraklion at short notice, even when the airport is busy.
Are there curfews or restricted operating hours at Heraklion Airport?
No. Heraklion International Airport is open 24/7 for flight movements. While many shops, lounges, and food outlets have limited hours (often around 07:00-22:00 in high season), arrivals and departures at any hour are permitted. LunaJets will ensure your flight time aligns with all handling and ground-service availability.
Is it better to take a helicopter or a ferry from Heraklion to the Cyclades islands?
Helicopter transfers are the fastest and most flexible option, linking Heraklion directly to islands such as Santorini, Mykonos or Paros in about 40–60 minutes. Ferries are more economical but take longer — around 1h 30–2h to Santorini, and longer for other Cyclades — and run on fixed schedules.