Zaventem to Heraklion (BRU–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SN3255
SN Lynx Air
320
5:55 AM
CEST
10:20 AM
EEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GQ851
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
10:45 AM
CEST
3:10 PM
EEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GQ8501
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
8:14 PM
CEST
12:46 AM+1
EEST
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GQ850
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
7:15 AM
EEST
9:50 AM
CEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN3256
SN Lynx Air
320
11:20 AM
EEST
2:00 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TB2252
TB ATA Airlines
7M8
11:35 AM
EEST
2:35 PM
CEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
TB2419
TB ATA Airlines
7M8
8:35 PM
EEST
11:35 PM
CEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN3258
SN Lynx Air
320
8:50 PM
EEST
11:25 PM
CEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XR5202
XR Skywest Australia
320
9:00 PM
EEST
11:35 PM
CEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zaventem to Heraklion
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,489 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–HER service, compared side by side.
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
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SN
32N Airbus A320neo – GQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: GQ (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to HER direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,357
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.

Other ways to reach Heraklion from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
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
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · HER: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
1,489 mi / 2,395 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m to 3h 32m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to BRU

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

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,489 mi / 2,395 km
Flight time3h 25m to 3h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 23 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take approximately 3h 25m to 3h 32m. The route covers 1,489 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Big Sky Airlines and Lynx Air.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from BRU to HER. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CFU, PRG, NUE, KRK, JTR, LCA, CDG, TLS, EDI, LYS, IST, FRA, TIA, ZRH, AMS, HAM, DUB, TLV, RHO, ATH, BER, CPH, GVA, RIX, MUC, VIE, FCO, LHR, BLQ, VNO, BOD, SKG, MRS, MAN, HEL and OTP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from HER to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CRL, EIN and LIL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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).