17Oct
Sat
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet
US$ 7,500
whole aircraft
Private jet from Heraklion to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
We have seen 3 empty legs from Heraklion to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, from US$ 7,500. A full charter is estimated at US$ 15,600–31,200. 968 nm, about 2h36 in the air.
- Distance
- 968 nm
- Flight time
- 2h36
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 7,500
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 31,200
Published flights
18Oct
Sun
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 10,990
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 3
- Lowest price
- US$ 7,500
- Median price
- US$ 7,500
- Latest flight
- 17 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 17 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation | US$ 7,500 |
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 3h51 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 10,800–US$ 21,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 3h15 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 11,700–US$ 23,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h42 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 13,000–US$ 26,000 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h36 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 15,600–US$ 31,200 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 7,500, against US$ 31,200 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 76% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Heraklion
- Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport HER0 km from the centre
Airports in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
- Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport NCE0 km from the centre
- Cannes Mandelieu Airport CEQ24 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Heraklion to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes?
A full charter runs about US$ 15,600–31,200 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 7,500, with a median of US$ 7,500.
How long is the flight from Heraklion to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes?
It is 968 nautical miles (1,793 km): about 2h36 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Heraklion → Nice, Alpes-Maritimes?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation Excel/XLS, Cessna Citation.
Are there empty legs from Heraklion to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes right now?
Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 7,500. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Heraklion: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER). In Nice, Alpes-Maritimes: Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), Cannes Mandelieu Airport (CEQ). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Heraklion?
The return route has its own page, with 2 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.