Heraklion to Catania (HER–CTA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR3627
FR Ryanair
73H
5:15 PM
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FR3626
FR Ryanair
73H
2:05 PM
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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
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 6EA3EK → A3FRV7 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Catania flights
FCO Rome 4h 35m A3AZV7 → ARAZBT Rome (FCO) to Catania flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 5h 40m FRNOU2 → FRNOU2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Catania flights
MUC Munich 5h 50m 4YA3DE → AZLHNH Munich (MUC) to Catania flights
KRK Balice 6h 5m W6 → FR Balice (KRK) to Catania flights
TLV Tel Aviv 6h 8m 6HA3IZ → 6HLY Tel Aviv (TLV) to Catania flights
VIE Vienna 6h 20m FROSXR → AZFROS Vienna (VIE) to Catania flights
PRG Prague 6h 25m QS → EWQSW4 Prague (PRG) to Catania flights
STR Stuttgart 6h 25m A3DEEW → EW Stuttgart (STR) to Catania flights
ZRH Zurich 6h 25m A3CSDE → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Catania flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Heraklion to Catania
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 581 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind

HER–CTA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 581 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HER Routes CTA Routes HER Live Flights CTA Live Flights
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–CTA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 2 73H 2h – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HER to CTA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to CTA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ATH ~4h 0m FCO ~4h 35m MXP ~5h 40m MUC ~5h 50m KRK ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,661
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 Catania from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Metric HER→CTA RHO→CTA ATH→CTA
Distance from HER – 179 mi 192 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 2 2 12
Flight time 2h 2h 15m 1h 45m
Rhodes (RHO) to Catania flights · Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Catania flights
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Catania is 1 hour behind Heraklion.
HER: EEST · CTA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Catania.
Distance & Flight Time
581 mi / 935 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HER–CTA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to Catania route.
Route details
Distance581 mi / 935 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HER
Full nameHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: CTA
Full nameCatania-Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to CTA flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 581 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HER to CTA: Ryanair.
This route has limited weekly 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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Milan Malpensa.
Catania is 1 hour behind Heraklion.
Yes, return flights from CTA to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RHO and ATH. 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 HER to CTA

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HER to CTA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to CTA is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 581 miles (935 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 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 Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rhodes (RHO) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).