Zaventem to Heraklion (BRU–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BRU–HER is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Brussels Airlines, TUI fly Belgium and Big Sky Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,489 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN Brussels Airlines | 9 | 320 | 3h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| TB TUI fly Belgium | 7 | 7M8, E90 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
| GQ Big Sky Airlines | 3 | 32N | 3h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Zaventem
| Metric | BRU→HER | CRL→HER | EIN→HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRU | – | 30 mi | 54 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 19 | 2 | 9 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 25m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
BRU: CEST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Belgium and Greece are both EU and Schengen members. Belgian citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa or stay limit applies.
The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.
Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.
BRU–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRU to HER
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Brussels Airlines, TUI fly Belgium and Big Sky Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BRU to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRU to HER is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,489 miles (2,395 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Munich and Thessaloniki Macedonia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charleroi (CRL), Eindhoven (EIN) and Lesquin (LIL).