Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion (FRA–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FRA–HER is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines, Airbus France and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 1,314 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines Also: LH | 20 | 320, 32A | 2h53-3h | – | Star Alliance | LH |
| 4Y Airbus France Also: LH | 14 | 321, 32A | 3h | – | – | LH |
| DE Condor | 12 | 320, 32N | 3h05-3h15 | – | – | – |
| X3 TUI fly | 7 | 73H | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→HER | CGN→HER | STR→HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 85 mi | 97 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 60 | 26 | 26 |
| Flight time | 3h | 3h 10m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to HER
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Airbus France, Condor and TUI fly. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FRA to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to HER is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,314 miles (2,115 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 129 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Stuttgart and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Köln (Cologne) (CGN), Stuttgart (STR) and Luxembourg (LUX).