Heraklion to Köln (Cologne) (HER–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,399 mi airlines 17/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EW677+1
EW Eurowings
319
9:15 AM
EEST
11:18 AM
CEST
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33922cs
A3 Aegean
32A
10:45 AM
EEST
1:05 PM
CEST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XR412
XR Skywest Australia
738
7:55 PM
EEST
10:20 PM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XR411
XR Skywest Australia
32S
5:00 AM
CEST T2
9:15 AM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW676+1
EW Eurowings
319
5:25 AM
CEST T1
9:35 AM
EEST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33923cs
A3 Aegean
32A
5:40 AM
CEST T1
9:50 AM
EEST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Heraklion to Köln (Cologne)
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,399 mi 3h 3m nonstop -1h behind 21 1-stop hubs

HER–CGN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Skywest Australia and Eurowings lead the route. The flight covers 1,399 miles in approximately 3h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–CGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XR Skywest Australia 7 738 3h25
EW Eurowings Also: A3 5 319 3h03 A3
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – EW
32A Airbus A320 – A3
738 Boeing 737-800 – XR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW + XR (12 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, HER to CGN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,201
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 Köln (Cologne) from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Metric HER→CGN KGS→CGN RHO→CGN
Distance from HER 147 mi 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 17 6 14
Flight time 3h 3m 3h 25m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Köln (Cologne) is 1 hour behind Heraklion.
HER: EEST · CGN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
Distance & Flight Time
1,399 mi / 2,251 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m to 3h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Both Greece and Germany are EU and Schengen member states. Greek citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Germany without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or Greek national ID card is sufficient.

HER–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Distance1,399 mi / 2,251 km
Flight time3h 3m to 3h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to CGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport take approximately 3h 3m to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,399 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Eurowings and Skywest Australia. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from HER to CGN. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRG, LHR, DUB, SKG, VIE, EDI, IST, MAN, TIA, RHO, FCO, CDG, STN, BER, MUC, BGY, ZRH, LGW, LYS, EMA and TLV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Köln (Cologne) is 1 hour behind Heraklion.
Yes, return flights from CGN to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KGS and RHO. 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 HER to CGN

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings and Skywest Australia. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HER to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to CGN ranges from 3 hours 3 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,399 miles (2,251 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kos Island (KGS) and Rhodes (RHO).