Abu Dhabi to Heraklion (AUH–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TLV Tel Aviv 5h 58m EYLYMU 6HA3IZ Tel Aviv (TLV) to Heraklion flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 6h 55m EYGAJU 6EA3EK Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Heraklion flights
MUC Munich 10h 30m DEEYGA 4YA3DE Munich (MUC) to Heraklion flights
ZRH Zurich 10h 44m EYLX A3CSDE Zurich (ZRH) to Heraklion flights
DUS Düsseldorf 11h 40m EY A3DEEW Düsseldorf (DUS) to Heraklion flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 45m EYGA A3AFGQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Heraklion flights
FCO Rome 12h 10m AZEYJU W4 Rome (FCO) to Heraklion flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 10m DEEYLH 4YA3DE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Heraklion flights
LHR London 12h 37m ACAVEY BA London (LHR) to Heraklion flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 13h EYNZ BYLSU2 Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Heraklion flights
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Abu Dhabi to Heraklion
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and HER, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,223
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Heraklion is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · HER: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Heraklion.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Greece visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned Schengen departure date. ETIAS authorization will be required once the EU system is implemented.

Standard EU customs limits apply. Declare cash of EUR 10,000 or more on entry or exit.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

AUH–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Heraklion route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to HER flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ben Gurion, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Munich.
Heraklion is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ben Gurion, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.