Private charter between Hamburg and Heraklion starts at US$32,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Hamburg (HAM) to Heraklion (HER) and Heraklion to Hamburg — timed and priced alike.
Hamburg and Heraklion lie approximately 2,353 km apart (1,462 mi / 1,270 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$32,000 – US$87,500 for a one-way charter between Hamburg and Heraklion, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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 20m | 3h 00m – 3h 40m | €42,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 06m | 2h 47m – 3h 25m | €58,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 20m | €42,000 – €59,000 (~US$45,500 – US$63,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 18m | €47,000 – €65,000 (~US$50,000 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 10m | €51,000 – €65,000 (~US$54,500 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 06m | €58,000 – €81,000 (~US$62,500 – US$87,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 06m | €64,000 – €90,000 (~US$69,000 – US$96,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 10m | €70,000 – €93,000 (~US$75,000 – 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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Hamburg–Heraklion charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability. 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:
Hamburg, Germany: Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport, Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport and Lübeck Blankensee Airport.
Heraklion, Greece: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EDDH / HAM | LGIR / HER |
| Longest hard runway | 12,028 ft | 8,904 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 53 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 762 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 6,004 ft spare |
2,410 km 532 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,404 ft spare |
3,700 km 758 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 5,626 ft spare |
3,650 km 708 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,704 ft spare |
3,900 km 958 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 3,328 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,658 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 3,974 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,984 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 4,004 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,458 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 4,212 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,278 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,464 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,458 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 3,604 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,858 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 4,114 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,458 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,904 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,318 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 3,104 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,170 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,904 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,018 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 4,104 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,003 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (8,629 ft, 15 km) · Lübeck Blankensee Airport (6,896 ft, 52 km) · Uetersen-Heist Airfield · Hartenholm Airfield (2,496 ft, 32 km) · Rethymno Heliport
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Hamburg–Heraklion quote requests within 60 minutes.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Hamburg and Heraklion is built around your itinerary.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 3h 20m to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
The Hamburg to Heraklion route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$32,000 – US$87,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 3h 20m gate to gate across the 2,353 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Hamburg–Heraklion departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Hamburg–Heraklion charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Heraklion to Hamburg runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
