New Delhi to Heraklion (DEL–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IST Istanbul 10h 21m 6ETK A3 Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion flights
ZRH Zurich 12h 45m ACAILX A3CSDE Zurich (ZRH) to Heraklion flights
MUC Munich 12h 47m ACAIAZ 4YA3DE Munich (MUC) to Heraklion flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 12h 55m 6EA3 6EA3EK Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Heraklion flights
VIE Vienna 13h AITP FROSXR Vienna (VIE) to Heraklion flights
LUX Luxembourg 13h 20m CI LG Luxembourg (LUX) to Heraklion flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 14h 23m ACAIAZ 4YA3DE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Heraklion flights
FCO Rome 15h 15m AIAZLH W4 Rome (FCO) to Heraklion flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 15h 20m AYUL AY Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Heraklion flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 15h 24m AFAICX A3AFGQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Heraklion flights
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New Delhi to Heraklion
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2.5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DEL and HER, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DEL to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,461
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Heraklion is 2.5 hours behind New Delhi.
DEL: IST · HER: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 3.5:00 PM in Heraklion.
Visa & Entry

Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Greece. Apply through VFS Global centres in India (New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata). A short-stay tourist visa (Type C) costs EUR 80 (about INR 7,200) for adults, EUR 40 for children aged 6 to 12, plus a VFS service fee of around INR 2,100. Processing takes 15 calendar days, extending to 30 to 45 days during summer peak (May to August).

Required documents include a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned Schengen departure with two blank pages, completed application form, two passport photos (35x45mm), travel medical insurance covering EUR 30,000, confirmed round-trip flights, hotel reservations for each night, bank statements for the last 3 months showing sufficient funds (roughly EUR 80 to 100 per day), income tax returns, employment letter with salary and leave approval, and a day-by-day itinerary. If visiting multiple Schengen countries, apply at the Greek mission only if Greece is the main destination (most nights spent).

No direct flights connect India to Greece. Connections through Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, or Istanbul to Athens run 9 to 13 hours total. Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines serve these routings with good frequency. Seasonal charter routes to the islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Crete) connect through European hubs. Greece uses the euro. No mandatory vaccinations. Athens airport (ATH) has a metro to Syntagma Square in 40 minutes for EUR 9 (single) or EUR 4.50 with a reduced fare card. Taxis from the airport run at a flat rate of EUR 40 to the city center (EUR 55 between midnight and 5am).

Getting to DEL

Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.

DEL–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Delhi to Heraklion route.
Route details
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEL
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEL to HER flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Zürich and Munich.
Heraklion is 2.5 hours behind New Delhi.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Zürich and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.