Fly private between Heraklion and Salzburg from US$25,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Heraklion (HER) to Salzburg (SZG) and Salzburg to Heraklion — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Heraklion and Salzburg is about 1,711 km (1,063 miles), or 924 nautical miles.
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Expect US$25,000 – US$68,500 for a one-way charter between Heraklion and Salzburg, 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. 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. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 32m | 2h 17m – 2h 47m | €33,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 22m | 2h 08m – 2h 36m | €46,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 32m | €33,000 – €46,000 (~US$35,500 – US$49,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 31m | €36,000 – €51,000 (~US$39,000 – US$54,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 25m | €40,000 – €55,000 (~US$42,500 – US$59,500) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 22m | €46,000 – €64,000 (~US$49,000 – US$68,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 22m | €50,000 – €70,000 (~US$54,000 – US$75,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 25m | €55,000 – €76,000 (~US$59,000 – US$82,000) | 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.
Charter pricing on Heraklion–Salzburg 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.
Salzburg, Austria: Salzburg Airport.
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | Salzburg Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LGIR / HER | LOWS / SZG |
| Longest hard runway | 8,904 ft | 9,022 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 115 ft | 1,411 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Heraklion to Salzburg can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport has 8,904 ft and Salzburg Airport 9,022 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. At 1,711 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Rethymno Heliport · Sankt Johann Airfield (2,461 ft, 51 km) · Ried-Kirchheim Airfield (2,437 ft, 53 km) · Bad Endorf/Jolling Airfield · Zell am See Airfield (2,559 ft, 58 km)
Our team responds to Heraklion–Salzburg quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 2h 32m 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.
Demand on Heraklion–Salzburg comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$25,000 – US$68,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 32m gate to gate across the 1,711 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Heraklion–Salzburg charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Salzburg to Heraklion runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
