Private charter between Heraklion and Lille starts at US$33,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Heraklion (HER) to Lille (LIL) and Lille to Heraklion — timed and priced alike.
Heraklion and Lille lie approximately 2,451 km apart (1,523 mi / 1,323 nm) on a direct routing.
From €31,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Heraklion–Lille spans US$33,000 – US$90,500: 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| 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.
On Heraklion–Lille, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
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.
Lille, France: Lille Airport, Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport, Merville-Calonne Airport and Valenciennes-Denain Airfield.
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | Lille Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LGIR / HER | LFQQ / LIL |
| Longest hard runway | 8,904 ft | 9,268 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 115 ft | 157 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 5,704 ft spare |
2,180 km 884 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 6,004 ft spare |
2,410 km 654 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,404 ft spare |
3,700 km 636 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 5,626 ft spare |
3,650 km 586 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,704 ft spare |
3,900 km 836 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 3,328 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,536 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 3,974 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,862 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 4,004 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,336 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 4,212 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,156 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,464 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,336 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 3,604 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,736 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 4,114 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,336 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,904 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,196 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 3,104 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,048 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,904 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,896 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 4,104 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,881 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Rethymno Heliport · Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport (6,234 ft, 29 km) · Merville-Calonne Airport (6,037 ft, 33 km) · Valenciennes-Denain Airfield (5,604 ft, 37 km) · Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Heraklion–Lille quote requests within 60 minutes.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Heraklion–Lille sector leaves when you do.
Heraklion–Lille is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$33,000 – US$90,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 3h 28m gate to gate across the 2,451 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 Heraklion–Lille 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
