Cardiff to Heraklion (CWL–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.
CWL–HER is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TUI Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,793 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY TUI Airways | 1 | 7S8 | 4h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Cardiff
| Metric | CWL→HER | BRS→HER | EXT→HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CWL | – | 27 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h | 3h 55m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
CWL: BST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff, it's 8:00 PM in Heraklion.
British passport holders enter Greece visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (no published Greek minimum, but EUR 50 per day is the informal reference). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. Greek islands are part of the Schengen zone and count toward the same 90 days.
Direct flights from London to Athens run about 3 hours 30 minutes. Dozens of UK airports serve Greek islands (Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos, Zakynthos) seasonally via easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and TUI. Greece uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for car rental on the islands, though some agencies ask for an International Driving Permit. Ferry connections between islands are frequent but pre-booking in July and August is critical for vehicle transport.
CWL–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CWL to HER
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CWL to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CWL to HER is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,793 miles (2,885 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rhodes, Amsterdam and Larnaca. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bristol (BRS), Exeter, Devon (EXT) and Bournemouth (BOH).