Heraklion to Frankfurt am Main (HER–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HER–FRA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines, Airbus France and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 1,314 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines Also: LH | 20 | 320, 32A | 3h11-3h20 | – | Star Alliance | LH |
| 4Y Airbus France Also: LH | 14 | 321, 32A | 2h56-3h20 | – | – | LH |
| DE Condor | 12 | 320, 32N | 3h15-3h35 | – | – | – |
| X3 TUI fly | 7 | 73H | 3h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Frankfurt am Main from Heraklion
| Metric | HER→FRA | CHQ→FRA | JTR→FRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HER | – | 59 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | 18 | 15 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 20m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
HER: EEST · FRA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HER to FRA
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Airbus France, Condor and TUI fly. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HER to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HER to FRA is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,314 miles (2,115 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Santorini, Vienna and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Souda (CHQ), Santorini Island (JTR) and Mykonos (JMK).