Heraklion to Barcelona (HER–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HER–BCN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 1,314 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: IB, LL | 3 | 32A | 3h18 | – | – | IB, LL |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Barcelona from Heraklion
| Metric | HER→BCN | JTR→BCN | JMK→BCN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HER | – | 75 mi | 145 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Flight time | 3h 18m | 3h 20m | 3h 3m |
Travel Essentials
HER: EEST · BCN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Barcelona.
Both Greece and Spain are EU and Schengen member states. Greek citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or Greek national ID card is sufficient.
Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.
Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.
HER–BCN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HER to BCN
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HER to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HER to BCN is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,314 miles (2,114 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Marseille Provence. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santorini Island (JTR), Mykonos (JMK) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).