Copenhagen to Heraklion (CPH–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SK2993
SK S
32N
7:00 AM
CEST T3
11:40 AM
EEST
3h 40m
56%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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GQ3211
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
7:20 PM
CEST
11:50 PM
EEST
3h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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DK1177
DK Sunclass
333
12:15 PM
EEST
2:50 PM
CEST
3h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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SK2994
SK S
32N
12:30 PM
EEST
3:10 PM
CEST
3h 40m
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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
SKG Thessaloniki 4h 50m A3FRSK → A3FRGQ Thessaloniki (SKG) to Heraklion flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 58m A3BTD8 → 6EA3EK Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Heraklion flights
MUC Munich 5h 5m A3D8EY → 4YA3DE Munich (MUC) to Heraklion flights
RHO Rhodes 5h 18m DKSK → A3GQ Rhodes (RHO) to Heraklion flights
BER Berlin 5h 18m D8SKU2 → A3EWFR Berlin (BER) to Heraklion flights
HAJ Hannover 5h 25m SK → X3XR Hannover (HAJ) to Heraklion flights
WAW Warsaw 5h 37m LOSKSQ → W6XR Warsaw (WAW) to Heraklion flights
VIE Vienna 5h 40m ACAIET → FROSXR Vienna (VIE) to Heraklion flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 40m 6EAMD8 → CDHVKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Heraklion flights
STR Stuttgart 5h 40m SK → A3DEEW Stuttgart (STR) to Heraklion flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Copenhagen to Heraklion
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,521 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

CPH–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SAS and Big Sky Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,521 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPH–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SK SAS 4 32N 3h40 – Star Alliance –
GQ Big Sky Airlines 1 32N 3h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – GQ, SK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SK (4 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: GQ (1 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPH to HER direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPH to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
VCE ~4h 45m SKG ~4h 50m ATH ~4h 58m MUC ~5h 5m RHO ~5h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,482
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
+1h
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Copenhagen.
CPH: CEST · HER: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
1,521 mi / 2,448 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Both Denmark and Greece are EU and Schengen member states. Danish citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Greece without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

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

The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.

Facts

CPH–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Copenhagen to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,521 mi / 2,448 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPH
Full nameCopenhagen Kastrup Airport
IATA / ICAOCPH / EKCH
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Passengers/yr29.8M
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 CPH to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,521 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CPH to HER: SAS and Big Sky Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Thessaloniki Macedonia, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Munich.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Copenhagen.
Yes, return flights from HER to CPH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPH to HER

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from SAS and Big Sky Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CPH to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPH to HER is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,521 miles (2,448 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Thessaloniki Macedonia, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.