Athens to Heraklion flights
Direct and connecting flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Athens to Heraklion take?
Flight time from Athens (ATH) to Heraklion (HER) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Athens to Heraklion?
Airline availability for ATH to HER changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Athens to Heraklion?
Direct (nonstop) availability on ATH to HER varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Aegean Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Sky Express5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Olympic Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Aegean Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Sky Express | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Olympic Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning ATH → HER
ATH to HER is a short-haul route of 309 km (192 mi). See the return HER → ATH route.
Alternative airports near Athens: Athens (HEW) — 20 km, Porto Heli (PKH) — 100 km, Syros Island (JSY) — 105 km.
Alternative airports near Heraklion: Sitia (JSH) — 85 km, Chania (CHQ) — 96 km.