Private charter between Chania and London starts at US$49,500 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Chania (CHQ) to London (LHR) and London to Chania — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Chania and London is about 2,638 km (1,639 miles), or 1,424 nautical miles.
From €46,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Chania–London spans US$49,500 – US$129,000: 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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 41m | 3h 19m – 4h 03m | €46,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 25m | 3h 05m – 3h 46m | €63,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 41m | €46,000 – €65,000 (~US$49,500 – US$69,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 38m | €51,000 – €65,000 (~US$54,500 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 29m | €55,000 – €65,000 (~US$59,500 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 25m | €63,000 – €88,000 (~US$67,500 – US$94,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 25m | €69,000 – €93,000 (~US$74,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 29m | €75,000 – €93,000 (~US$81,000 – US$100,000) | 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.
What determines the price between Chania and London? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. 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:
Chania, Greece: Chania International Airport.
London, United Kingdom: London Heathrow Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Farnborough Airport and London Stansted Airport.
| Chania International Airport | London Heathrow Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LGSA / CHQ | EGLL / LHR |
| Longest hard runway | 10,982 ft | 12,799 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 490 ft | 83 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 19 km |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 7,782 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,118 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,082 ft spare |
2,410 km 888 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,482 ft spare |
3,700 km 402 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,704 ft spare |
3,650 km 352 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,782 ft spare |
3,900 km 602 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,406 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,302 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,052 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,628 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,082 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,102 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,290 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,922 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,542 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,102 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,682 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,502 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,192 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,102 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,982 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,962 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,182 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,814 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,982 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,662 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,182 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,647 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Rethymno Heliport · London Biggin Hill Airport (5,925 ft, 22 km) · London Gatwick Airport (10,883 ft, 36 km) · Farnborough Airport (8,005 ft, 46 km) · London City Airport (4,948 ft, 17 km)
Choose your wheels-up time — Chania–London runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 2,638 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Chania and London.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
The Chania to London route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$49,500 – US$129,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 3h 41m gate to gate across the 2,638 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Chania–London 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.
