Heraklion to Frankfurt flights
Direct and connecting flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Heraklion to Frankfurt take?
Flight time from Heraklion (HER) to Frankfurt (FRA) 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 Heraklion to Frankfurt?
Airline availability for HER to FRA 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 Heraklion to Frankfurt?
Direct (nonstop) availability on HER to FRA 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.
- Tuninter5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Condor Flugdienst5-yr attributed events: 4Last 90 days: none recorded
- OCN5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Lufthansa5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
- Aegean Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Tuninter | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Condor Flugdienst | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| OCN | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Lufthansa | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Aegean Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning HER → FRA
HER to FRA is a medium-haul route of 2,115 km (1,314 mi). See the return FRA → HER route.
Alternative airports near Heraklion: Sitia (JSH) — 85 km, Chania (CHQ) — 96 km.
Alternative airports near Frankfurt: Egelsbach (QEF) — 10 km, Wiesbaden (WIE) — 17 km, Hanau (ZNF) — 33 km.