Cairo to Heraklion (CAI–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CAI Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CAI and HER. Nearest airports to CAI with scheduled service: Capital International Airport (CCE, 27 mi) · Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 30 mi) · Port Said International Airport (PSD, 95 mi)
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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
ATH Spata-Artemida 3h 38m A3ETJU → 6EA3EK Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Heraklion flights
LCA Larnaca 4h 35m ETEYMS → A3CYGQ Larnaca (LCA) to Heraklion flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 7h 48m LOMSNE → FRU2W4 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Heraklion flights
IST Istanbul 7h 49m ETJUMS → A3 Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 8h 14m ACDELH → 4YA3DE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Heraklion flights
MUC Munich 8h 23m ACLHMS → 4YA3DE Munich (MUC) to Heraklion flights
VIE Vienna 8h 35m ACMSOS → FROSXR Vienna (VIE) to Heraklion flights
ZRH Zurich 8h 58m LXMS → A3CSDE Zurich (ZRH) to Heraklion flights
AMS Amsterdam 9h 43m ETHVKL → CDHVKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Heraklion flights
CGN Köln (Cologne) 10h 5m MSSM → A3EWXR Köln (Cologne) (CGN) to Heraklion flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cairo to Heraklion
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
ATH ~3h 38m LCA ~4h 35m MXP ~7h 48m IST ~7h 49m FRA ~8h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,698
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Heraklion is 0 hours the same as Cairo.
CAI: EEST · HER: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Greece. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period and must be obtained from the Greek consulate or VFS visa center in Cairo before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure and issued within the last 10 years. A bank statement covering the last 6 months must be submitted in English.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CAI

Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.

Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.

Facts

CAI–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Heraklion route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: HER
Full nameHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to HER flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Larnaca and Milan Malpensa.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HER and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Larnaca and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.