Private charter between Heraklion and Groningen starts at US$33,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Heraklion (HER) to Groningen (GRQ), and from Groningen (GRQ) back to Heraklion (HER).
As the crow flies, Heraklion to Groningen is roughly 2,455 kilometres — 1,526 miles, or 1,326 nautical miles.
From €31,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Heraklion to Groningen (and Groningen to Heraklion) ranges from US$33,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$90,500 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. 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 28m | 3h 07m – 3h 49m | €44,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 13m | 2h 54m – 3h 32m | €60,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 28m | €44,000 – €61,000 (~US$47,000 – US$66,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 26m | €48,000 – €65,000 (~US$51,500 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 17m | €53,000 – €65,000 (~US$56,500 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 13m | €60,000 – €84,000 (~US$64,500 – US$90,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 13m | €66,000 – €93,000 (~US$71,000 – US$99,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 17m | €72,000 – €93,000 (~US$77,500 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Heraklion–Groningen moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft. 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:
Heraklion, Greece: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Groningen, Netherlands: Groningen Airport Eelde.
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | Groningen Airport Eelde | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LGIR / HER | EHGG / GRQ |
| Longest hard runway | 8,904 ft | 8,202 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 115 ft | 17 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 5,002 ft spare |
2,180 km 889 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 5,302 ft spare |
2,410 km 659 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 4,702 ft spare |
3,700 km 631 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 4,924 ft spare |
3,650 km 581 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,002 ft spare |
3,900 km 831 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,626 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,531 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 3,272 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,857 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 3,302 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,331 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 3,510 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,151 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,762 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,331 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,902 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,731 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 3,412 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,331 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,202 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,191 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,402 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,043 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,202 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,891 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 3,402 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,876 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Rethymno Heliport · Emden Airport (4,265 ft, 53 km) · Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg (3,937 ft, 60 km) · Drachten Airfield (2,395 ft, 30 km) · Oostwold Airfield (2,625 ft, 32 km)
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Heraklion–Groningen quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Heraklion–Groningen when the time is right.
Heraklion–Groningen is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$33,000 – US$90,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 28m gate to gate over 2,455 km (1,526 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Heraklion–Groningen departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Heraklion–Groningen charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
