Charter Cardiff to Heraklion privately from US$53,000, about 4h 00m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Cardiff () ⇄ Heraklion (HER) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Cardiff to Heraklion is roughly 2,891 kilometres — 1,796 miles, or 1,561 nautical miles.
From €49,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Cardiff to Heraklion (and Heraklion to Cardiff) ranges from US$53,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$138,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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. | 4h 00m | 3h 36m – 4h 24m | €49,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 43m | 3h 21m – 4h 05m | €67,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 4h 00m | €49,000 – €65,000 (~US$53,000 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 58m | €54,000 – €65,000 (~US$58,500 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 48m | €59,000 – €65,000 (~US$63,500 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 43m | €67,000 – €93,000 (~US$72,500 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 43m | €74,000 – €93,000 (~US$80,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 48m | €81,000 – €93,000 (~US$87,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Every Cardiff–Heraklion quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs across the regions you cross, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Cardiff, United Kingdom: MOD St Athan, Cardiff International Airport, Bristol Airport and Royal Marines Base Chivenor.
Heraklion, Greece: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
| MOD St Athan | Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGSY | LGIR / HER |
| Longest hard runway | 5,997 ft | 8,904 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 163 ft | 115 ft |
| Distance from city | 6 km | in the city |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,797 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,434 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,097 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,204 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,497 ft spare |
3,700 km 86 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,719 ft spare |
3,650 km 36 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,797 ft spare |
3,900 km 286 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 421 ft spare |
4,600 km 986 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,067 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,312 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,097 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,786 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,305 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,606 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 557 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,786 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 697 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,186 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,207 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,786 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3 ft short |
14,260 km 10,646 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 197 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,498 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3 ft short |
12,960 km 9,346 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,197 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,331 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Cardiff International Airport (7,723 ft, 0 km) · Bristol Airport (6,598 ft, 44 km) · Royal Marines Base Chivenor (6,014 ft, 66 km) · Swansea Airport (4,429 ft, 55 km) · Rethymno Heliport
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Cardiff–Heraklion quote requests within 60 minutes.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Cardiff and Heraklion is built around your itinerary.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Cardiff–Heraklion trip to about 4h 00m gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Cardiff–Heraklion is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$53,000 – US$138,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 4h 00m gate to gate over 2,891 km (1,796 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Cardiff–Heraklion charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Cardiff–Heraklion charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Heraklion to Cardiff runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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