Fly private between Bordeaux and Heraklion from US$32,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Bordeaux (BOD) to Heraklion (HER) and Heraklion to Bordeaux — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Bordeaux to Heraklion is roughly 2,428 kilometres — 1,509 miles, or 1,311 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Bordeaux–Heraklion spans US$32,500 – US$89,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 26m | 3h 05m – 3h 47m | €43,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 11m | 2h 52m – 3h 30m | €60,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 26m | €43,000 – €60,000 (~US$46,500 – US$65,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 24m | €47,000 – €65,000 (~US$51,000 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 15m | €52,000 – €65,000 (~US$56,000 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 11m | €60,000 – €83,000 (~US$64,000 – US$89,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 11m | €66,000 – €92,000 (~US$70,500 – US$98,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 15m | €72,000 – €93,000 (~US$77,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Bordeaux, France: Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport.
Heraklion, Greece: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFBD / BOD | LGIR / HER |
| Longest hard runway | 10,171 ft | 8,904 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 162 ft | 115 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 5,704 ft spare |
2,180 km 855 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 6,004 ft spare |
2,410 km 625 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,404 ft spare |
3,700 km 665 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 5,626 ft spare |
3,650 km 615 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,704 ft spare |
3,900 km 865 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 3,328 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,565 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 3,974 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,891 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 4,004 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,365 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 4,212 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,185 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,464 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,365 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 3,604 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,765 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 4,114 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,365 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,904 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,225 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 3,104 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,077 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,904 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,925 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 4,104 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,910 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (4,416 ft, 41 km) · Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats (2,625 ft, 17 km) · Aérodrome d'Andernos · Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield · Rethymno Heliport
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
See the guide range — US$32,500 – US$89,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Demand on Bordeaux–Heraklion comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$32,500 – US$89,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 3h 26m gate to gate over 2,428 km (1,509 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Bordeaux–Heraklion departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Heraklion to Bordeaux runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
