Heraklion to Helsinki (Vantaa) (HER–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HER–HEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Sunclass Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,726 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair | 3 | 32B | 3h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| DK Sunclass Airlines | 1 | 32Q | 4h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Helsinki (Vantaa) from Heraklion
| Metric | HER→HEL | CHQ→HEL | JTR→HEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HER | – | 59 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 4h | 3h 55m |
Travel Essentials
HER: EEST · HEL: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Both Greece and Finland are EU and Schengen member states. Greek citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Finland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or Greek national ID card is sufficient.
HER–HEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HER to HEL
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and Sunclass Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HER to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HER to HEL is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,726 miles (2,778 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Kraków John Paul II and Warsaw Chopin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Souda (CHQ), Santorini Island (JTR) and Kos Island (KGS).