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
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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
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3h 40m
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DK1177
DK Sunclass
32B
12:45 PM
EEST
3:25 PM
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3h 40m
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Copenhagen to Heraklion
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,521 mi 3h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

CPH–HER is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SAS leads the route. The flight covers 1,521 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – SK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SK (4 flights/wk, 100%)
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
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
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
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,347
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 40m.
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 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 5 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
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 approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,521 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SAS.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CPH to HER. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRK, PRG, NCL, IST, SKG, BSL, DUB, BGY, ATH, HAJ, GVA, STN, AMS, ZRH, TLV, VIE, FRA, DUS, BER, HAM, STR, MUC, BLQ, BRU, FCO, BRS, VNO, RHO, RIX, LHR, MAN, ORY, HEL, EDI, BOD, LGW, BHX, CDG, LCA, OTP, EIN and LYS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CPH to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPH to HER ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,521 miles (2,448 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via KRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.