Köln (Cologne) to Heraklion (CGN–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XR Skywest Australia | 7 | 32S | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| EW Eurowings Also: A3 | 5 | 319 | 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 | 4 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 35 | 57 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 15m | 3h |
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 Eurowings and Skywest Australia. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CGN to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to HER ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,399 miles (2,251 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 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 Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).