Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion (FRA–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| 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 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FRA: CET · HER: EET
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 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.