Geneva to Heraklion (GVA–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LX2350
LX Swiss
223
7:15 AM
CEST T1
11:15 AM
EEST
3h
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LX2351
LX Swiss
223
12:15 PM
EEST
2:20 PM
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3h 5m
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U21478
U2 easyJet
320
8:45 PM
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10:55 PM
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3h 10m
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Geneva to Heraklion
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,245 mi 3h nonstop +1h ahead 41 1-stop hubs

GVA–HER is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 1,245 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore GVA Routes HER Routes GVA Live Flights HER Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GVA–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 5 223 3h – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GVA to HER direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,041
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Heraklion from Geneva

Nearby airports with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Metric GVA→HER LYS→HER BSL→HER
Distance from GVA – 60 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 5 13 4
Flight time 3h 2h 55m 3h 10m
Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) to Heraklion flights · Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Heraklion flights
Airports within 200 miles of GVA with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Geneva.
GVA: CEST · HER: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
1,245 mi / 2,003 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland and Greece are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Greece without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

GVA–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,245 mi / 2,003 km
Flight time3h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 9 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: GVA
Full nameGeneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: HER
Full nameHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVA to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 1,245 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Swiss.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from GVA to HER. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JTR, PRG, OTP, KRK, HAM, TLV, STN, LPL, LBA, RIX, NCL, GLA, EDI, ZRH, IST, TLS, FRA, TIA, ORY, CPH, NTE, BER, BRS, BRU, LTN, AMS, ATH, DUB, VIE, MUC, DUS, HEL, LGW, MAN, BOD, FCO, LHR, CDG, BHX, RHO and LIL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Geneva.
Yes, return flights from HER to GVA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LYS and BSL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GVA to HER

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GVA to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to HER ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,245 miles (2,003 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JTR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) and Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL).