Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time58 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Fly private between Heraklion and Rhodos from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Heraklion (HER) to Rhodos (RHO), and from Rhodos (RHO) back to Heraklion (HER).
As the crow flies, Heraklion to Rhodos is roughly 287 kilometres — 179 miles, or 155 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Heraklion to Rhodos (and Rhodos to Heraklion) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 48 min | 43 min – 53 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 58 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 56 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 48 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 47 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 46 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
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.
Rhodos, Greece: Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras".
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LGIR / HER | LGRP / RHO |
| Longest hard runway | 8,904 ft | 10,846 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 115 ft | 17 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Heraklion to Rhodos can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport has 8,904 ft and Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" 10,846 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 287 km.
Alternates within range: Rethymno Heliport · Don Mansion Private Helipad · Gadouras Helipad · Chalki Heliport (Ελικοδρόμιο Χάλκης) · Tilos Heliport
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Heraklion to Rhodos.
Pets are welcome on every Heraklion–Rhodos charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
The Heraklion to Rhodos route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 58 min gate to gate over 287 km (179 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–Rhodos 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.