Hannover to Heraklion (HAJ–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
X34106
X3 TUI fly
73H
4:50 AM
CEST TA
9:05 AM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XR421
XR Skywest Australia
738
5:00 AM
CEST TA
9:15 AM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
X34107
X3 TUI fly
73H
9:10 AM
EEST
11:40 AM
CEST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XR422
XR Skywest Australia
738
9:15 AM
EEST
11:35 AM
CEST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hannover to Heraklion
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,406 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

HAJ–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. TUI fly and Skywest Australia lead the route. The flight covers 1,406 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HAJ–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
X3 TUI fly 7 73H 3h15
XR Skywest Australia 6 738 3h15
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – XR
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – X3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: X3 + XR (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HAJ to HER direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HAJ to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,254
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.

Other ways to reach Heraklion from Hannover

Nearby airports with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Metric HAJ→HER HAM→HER LEJ→HER
Distance from HAJ 82 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 13 11 14
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 20m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of HAJ with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Hannover, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
1,406 mi / 2,262 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m.
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.

HAJ–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hannover to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,406 mi / 2,262 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: HAJ
IATA / ICAOHAJ / EDDV
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation183 ft / 56 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HAJ to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Hannover Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,406 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TUI fly and Skywest Australia.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from HAJ to HER. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STR, LEJ, HAM, LCA, RHO, DUS, SKG, AMS, FRA, VIE, MUC, CPH, FCO, ZRH, LHR, CDG and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Hannover.
Yes, return flights from HER to HAJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HAM and LEJ. 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 HAJ to HER

Hannover Airport (HAJ) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from TUI fly and Skywest Australia. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HAJ to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HAJ to HER ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,406 miles (2,262 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamburg (HAM) and Schkeuditz (LEJ).