Amsterdam to Heraklion (AMS–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–HER is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Transavia, TUI fly Netherlands and Air India Regional lead the route. The flight covers 1,542 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV Transavia Also: KL | 25 | 32Q, 73H | 3h22-3h54 | – | – | KL |
| OR TUI fly Netherlands | 8 | 788, 7M8 | 3h20-3h50 | – | – | – |
| CD Air India Regional | 3 | 7M9 | 3h15-3h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→HER | RTM→HER | EIN→HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 28 mi | 65 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 57 | 8 | 13 |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 3h 25m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Dutch passport holders enter Greece freely as EU citizens. No visa, no time limit on stays. Bring your Dutch passport or national ID card (both work for entry). For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local police station or municipality to obtain a registration certificate (bebaiosi eggrafis). This is free and confirms your right of residence as an EU citizen.
At Greek airports, use the EU/EEA passport lane for faster processing. With a biometric Dutch passport, automated eGates are available at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and Thessaloniki (SKG). No return ticket, accommodation proof, or financial evidence is needed at the border. EU free movement means you can live and work in Greece without a work permit.
Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Athens run about 3 hours 30 minutes on KLM, Aegean Airlines, and Transavia. Seasonal direct routes also serve Thessaloniki, Heraklion (Crete), Rhodes, Corfu, Kos, and Santorini from multiple Dutch airports. Greece uses the euro, same as the Netherlands, so no currency exchange needed. No mandatory vaccinations. Ferries from Piraeus to Cyclades islands cost EUR 30 to EUR 70 in economy (book at ferries.gr). Greek island summers run hot, 30 to 38 degrees Celsius in July and August.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to HER
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia, TUI fly Netherlands and Air India Regional. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to HER is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,542 miles (2,481 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 117 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Düsseldorf and Brussels. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM), Eindhoven (EIN) and Groningen (GRQ).