Hannover to Heraklion (HAJ–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HAJ–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Skywest Australia and TUI fly lead the route. The flight covers 1,406 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XR Skywest Australia | 9 | 738 | 3h10-3h15 | – | – | – |
| X3 TUI fly | 8 | 73H | 3h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Hannover
| Metric | HAJ→HER | HAM→HER | FMO→HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HAJ | – | 82 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 17 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 6m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
HAJ: CEST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hannover, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
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HAJ–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HAJ to HER
Hannover Airport (HAJ) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Skywest Australia and TUI fly. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HAJ to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HAJ to HER is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,406 miles (2,262 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Vienna and Rhodes. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamburg (HAM), Greven (FMO) and Schkeuditz (LEJ).