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

CAI Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 31 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 35m A3ETJU → 6EA3EK Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Heraklion flights
LCA Larnaca 4h 35m ETEYMS → A3CYGQ Larnaca (LCA) to Heraklion flights
FCO Rome 7h 30m AZEYFB → A3AZV7 Rome (FCO) to Heraklion flights
MUC Munich 7h 51m ACLHMS → 4YA3DE Munich (MUC) to Heraklion flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 7h 57m E5NP → FR Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Heraklion flights
VIE Vienna 8h 20m ACMSOS → FROSXR Vienna (VIE) to Heraklion flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 8h 25m LOMSNE → FRNOU2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Heraklion flights
IST Istanbul 8h 30m ETJUMS → A3 Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion flights
ZRH Zurich 8h 33m LXMS → A3CSDE Zurich (ZRH) to Heraklion flights
WAW Warsaw 9h 13m LOMS → 3ZLOW6 Warsaw (WAW) 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
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
ATH ~3h 35m LCA ~4h 35m FCO ~7h 30m MUC ~7h 51m BGY ~7h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,639
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 Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci.
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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 Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.