Heraklion to Bucharest flights
Direct and connecting flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Heraklion to Bucharest take?
Flight time from Heraklion (HER) to Bucharest (OTP) 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 Bucharest?
Airline availability for HER to OTP 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 Bucharest?
Direct (nonstop) availability on HER to OTP 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.
- WMT5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- AWG5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Tarom5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| WMT | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| AWG | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Tarom | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning HER → OTP
HER to OTP is a short-haul route of 1,030 km (640 mi). See the return OTP → HER route.
Alternative airports near Heraklion: Sitia (JSH) — 85 km, Chania (CHQ) — 96 km.
Alternative airports near Bucharest: Bucharest (BBU) — 8 km.