Zaventem to Heraklion (BRU–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BRU–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lynx Air and Big Sky Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,489 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN Lynx Air | 7 | 320 | 3h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| GQ Big Sky Airlines | 4 | 32N | 3h25-3h32 | – | – | – |
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 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 2 | 8 |
| 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 Big Sky Airlines and Lynx Air. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BRU to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRU to HER ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,489 miles (2,395 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charleroi (CRL), Eindhoven (EIN) and Lesquin (LIL).