Charter Heraklion to Kos privately from US$8,000, about 52 min in the air. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Heraklion (HER) to Kos (KGS), and from Kos (KGS) back to Heraklion (HER).
Heraklion and Kos lie approximately 236 km apart (147 mi / 127 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Heraklion and Kos, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 44 min | 40 min – 48 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 52 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 50 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 44 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 43 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 42 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
What determines the price between Heraklion and Kos? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Heraklion, Greece: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Kos, Greece: Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" and Bodrum-Imsık Airport.
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LGIR / HER | LGKO / KGS |
| Longest hard runway | 8,904 ft | 7,841 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 115 ft | 412 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Rethymno Heliport · Bodrum-Imsık Airport (5,151 ft, 64 km) · Kalymnos Airport (3,330 ft, 23 km) · Leros Airport (3,320 ft, 51 km) · Astypalaia Airport (3,245 ft, 68 km)
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Travel Heraklion–Kos with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Heraklion–Kos is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 52 min in the air over 236 km (147 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Heraklion–Kos departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Heraklion–Kos charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Kos to Heraklion runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
