Heraklion to Rome (HER–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HER–FCO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AeroWorld and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 828 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4 AeroWorld | 7 | 32Q | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| AZ ITA Airways Also: A3, V7 | 6 | 223, 32N | 2h20 | – | SkyTeam | A3, V7 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Heraklion
| Metric | HER→FCO | CHQ→FCO | JTR→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HER | – | 59 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 24 | 4 | 15 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 20m | 2h 12m |
Travel Essentials
HER: EEST · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Rome.
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.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
HER–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HER to FCO
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from AeroWorld and ITA Airways. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HER to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HER to FCO is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 828 miles (1,332 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Bari Karol Wojtyła and Catania-Fontanarossa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Souda (CHQ), Santorini Island (JTR) and Karpathos Island (AOK).