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

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1,245 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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LX2350
LX Swiss
223
7:15 AM
CEST T1
11:15 AM
EEST
3h
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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U21477
U2 easyJet
320
3:50 PM
CEST T1
7:50 PM
EEST
3h
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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LX2351
LX Swiss
223
12:15 PM
EEST
2:20 PM
CEST
3h 5m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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U21478
U2 easyJet
320
9:22 PM
EEST
11:27 PM
CEST
3h 5m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
ZRH Zurich 4h 38m ACAIAZ → A3CSDE Zurich (ZRH) to Heraklion flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 5h 10m A3LXU2 → 6EA3EK Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Heraklion flights
BUD Budapest 5h 12m U2 → 7OW6 Budapest (BUD) to Heraklion flights
ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) 5h 20m U2 → TO Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) to Heraklion flights
BCN Barcelona 5h 30m IBLALL → VY Barcelona (BCN) to Heraklion flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 35m AFAMBT → A3AFGQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Heraklion flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 45m ACAIET → 4YA3DE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Heraklion flights
VIE Vienna 5h 45m AILXOS → FROSXR Vienna (VIE) to Heraklion flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 6EAMG3 → CDHVKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Heraklion flights
MUC Munich 6h 25m ENLHLX → 4YA3DE Munich (MUC) to Heraklion flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Geneva to Heraklion
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,245 mi 3h nonstop +1h ahead

GVA–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,245 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore GVA Routes HER Routes GVA Live Flights HER Live Flights
All flights from Heraklion (HER) Heraklion to Geneva 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 –
U2 easyJet 4 320 3h – – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – LX
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (5 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: U2 (4 flights/wk, 44%)
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
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
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
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
VCE ~3h 55m ZRH ~4h 38m ATH ~5h 10m BUD ~5h 12m ORY ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,212
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 2 5 1
Weekly flights 9 16 4
Flight time 3h 2h 55m 3h 10m
Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) to Heraklion flights · Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Heraklion flights · Ferno (VA) (MXP) 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 gate to gate.
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)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,245 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from GVA to HER: Swiss and easyJet.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zürich, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Budapest Liszt Ferenc.
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, BSL and MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 GVA to HER

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss and easyJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GVA to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to HER is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,245 miles (2,003 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zürich, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Budapest Liszt Ferenc. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS), Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).