Köln (Cologne) to Heraklion (CGN–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.
CGN–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Skywest Australia and Eurowings lead the route. The flight covers 1,399 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XR Skywest Australia | 12 | 738 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| EW Eurowings Also: A3 | 5 | 73H | 3h10 | – | – | A3 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→HER | DUS→HER | FRA→HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | 45 | 60 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 2m | 2h 53m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
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CGN–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to HER
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Skywest Australia and Eurowings. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CGN to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to HER is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,399 miles (2,251 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).