Sitia, in the east of the island, has a 2,074 metre runway suited to mid-size business jets.
Crete private jet airports compared
| Airport | Serves | Runway | Open | Customs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion LGIR | Heraklion | 2,714 m | 24 hours | Yes, 24 hours |
| Chania LGSA | Chania | 3,347 m | 24 hours | Confirmed at booking |
| Sitia LGST | Sitia | 2,074 m | Confirmed at booking | Confirmed at booking |
Figures are from each airport’s own published information and are reconfirmed for every flight.
- Longest runway: Chania, 3,347 metres.
- Open 24 hours: Heraklion and Chania. Night restrictions can still apply — see each airport.
- Customs available: Heraklion.
Airport by airport
Private jet Heraklion
Heraklion is the airport for central Crete, and private jet charter at Heraklion Airport is straightforward on paper: it is open 24 hours, it is a 24-hour airport of entry, and its main runway is 2,714 metres. Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis) guide →
Private jet Chania
The runway at Chania is 3,347 metres long, which is more than most private flights to Crete will ever need. If you are looking at private jet charter at Chania Airport, the runway is rarely the question; the permits are. Chania Airport (Daskalogiannis) guide →
Private jet Sitia
Sitia is a small regional airport in eastern Crete, and private jet charter at Sitia Airport is for travellers heading to the quiet end of the island. Its runway is 2,074 metres long and 50 metres wide, suited to mid-size business jets. Sitia Public Airport guide →
Crete by private jet: your questions answered
Which airport is best for a private jet to Crete?
Crete has three airports for private jets. Heraklion and Chania are open 24 hours and take every type of business jet; Heraklion is a 24-hour airport of entry. Sitia, in the east of the island, has a 2,074 metre runway suited to mid-size business jets.
How many private jet airports serve Crete?
Three: Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis), Chania Airport (Daskalogiannis) and Sitia Public Airport.
Which of these airports are open 24 hours?
Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis) and Chania Airport (Daskalogiannis). Opening hours and any night restrictions are confirmed for your flight at booking.
Which has the longest runway?
Chania Airport (Daskalogiannis), at 3,347 metres.