Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion (FRA–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,314 mi airlines 19/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
4Y1204
4Y Airbus Transport
32A
10:30 AM
CET T1
2:35 PM
EET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33425
A3 Aegean
32A
10:35 AM
CET T1
2:40 PM
EET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3431
A3 Aegean
320
1:00 PM
CET T1
5:00 PM
EET
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3430
A3 Aegean
320
9:40 AM
EET
12:00 PM
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33424
A3 Aegean
32A
3:30 PM
EET
5:50 PM
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Y1205
4Y Airbus Transport
32A
3:30 PM
EET
5:50 PM
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 1,314 mi 3h nonstop +1h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

FRA–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines and Airbus Transport International lead the route. The flight covers 1,314 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A3 Aegean Airlines 12 320, 32A 3h-3h05 Star Alliance
4Y Airbus Transport International 7 32A 3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A3
32A Airbus A320 – 4Y, A3
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: A3 (12 flights/wk, 63%)
Unaffiliated: 4Y (7 flights/wk, 37%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FRA to HER direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
818
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
+1h
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CET · HER: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
1,314 mi / 2,115 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 3h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Greece are both EU and Schengen member states. German citizens can enter Greece with a national ID card or passport. No visa, no border checks on flights from other Schengen countries, no time limit. Full freedom of movement applies.

For stays over 3 months, register at the local police station (Astynomia) or the Aliens Bureau in larger cities. You need proof of employment, self-employment, student enrollment, or sufficient funds with health insurance. The registration certificate (Vevaiosi Eggrafis Politou tis EE) is issued on the spot or within a few days. The fee is around EUR 10.

Getting to FRA

S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.

FRA–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,314 mi / 2,115 km
Flight time3h to 3h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 19 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FRA to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt Main Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take approximately 3h to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,314 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airbus Transport International and Aegean Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from FRA to HER. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRG, KRK, BOD, NTE, IST, SKG, AMS, LCA, LYS, ATH, TIA, MUC and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, return flights from HER to FRA 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 FRA to HER

Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Airbus Transport International and Aegean Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FRA to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FRA to HER ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,314 miles (2,115 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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