Heraklion to Frankfurt am Main (HER–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,314 mi airlines 19/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
A3430
A3 Aegean
320
8:10 AM
EET
10:30 AM
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33424
A3 Aegean
32A
3:30 PM
EET
5:50 PM
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Y1205
4Y Airbus Transport
32A
3:30 PM
EET
5:50 PM
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Y1204
4Y Airbus Transport
32A
10:30 AM
CET T1
2:35 PM
EET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33425
A3 Aegean
32A
10:35 AM
CET T1
2:40 PM
EET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3431
A3 Aegean
320
11:20 AM
CET T1
3:20 PM
EET
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Heraklion to Frankfurt am Main
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 1,314 mi 3h 20m nonstop -1h behind 12 1-stop hubs

HER–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines and Airbus Transport International lead the route. The flight covers 1,314 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A3 Aegean Airlines 12 320, 32A 3h20 Star Alliance
4Y Airbus Transport International 7 32A 3h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A3
32A Airbus A320 – 4Y, A3
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: A3 (12 flights/wk, 63%)
Unaffiliated: 4Y (7 flights/wk, 37%)
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 FRA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
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
19
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
878
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 Frankfurt am Main from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.
Metric HER→FRA ATH→FRA
Distance from HER 192 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 19 74
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Frankfurt am Main is 1 hour behind Heraklion.
HER: EET · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
1,314 mi / 2,115 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m.
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.

Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

HER–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance1,314 mi / 2,115 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 19 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 3h 20m. The route covers 1,314 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airbus Transport International and Aegean Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from HER to FRA. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRG, WRO, BOD, SKG, AMS, ATH, IST, TIA, MUC, LHR, LCA and NTE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Frankfurt am Main is 1 hour behind Heraklion.
Yes, return flights from FRA to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 FRA

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Airbus Transport International and Aegean Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HER to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to FRA ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,314 miles (2,115 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Spata-Artemida (ATH).