Leipzig to Heraklion flights
Direct and connecting flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) 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 Leipzig to Heraklion take?
Flight time from Leipzig (LEJ) 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 Leipzig to Heraklion?
Airline availability for LEJ 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 Leipzig to Heraklion?
Direct (nonstop) availability on LEJ 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.
- Condor Flugdienst5-yr attributed events: 4Last 90 days: none recorded
- City Airline5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- MBU5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- FHM5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Condor Flugdienst | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| City Airline | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| MBU | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| FHM | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning LEJ → HER
LEJ to HER is a medium-haul route of 2,065 km (1,283 mi). See the return HER → LEJ route.
Alternative airports near Leipzig: Koethen (KOQ) — 39 km, Altenburg (AOC) — 52 km, Cochstedt (CSO) — 74 km.
Alternative airports near Heraklion: Sitia (JSH) — 85 km, Chania (CHQ) — 96 km.