Heraklion to Helsinki (Vantaa) (HER–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AY Finnair
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Heraklion to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,726 mi 3h 55m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

HER–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 1,726 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 2 320 3h55 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (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 HEL direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
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Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
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Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,356
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 Helsinki (Vantaa) from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Metric HER→HEL CHQ→HEL RHO→HEL
Distance from HER – 59 mi 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 2 19 15
Flight time 3h 55m 4h 4h 5m
Souda (CHQ) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights · Rhodes (RHO) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights · Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 0 hours the same as Heraklion.
HER: EEST · HEL: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
1,726 mi / 2,778 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HER–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance1,726 mi / 2,778 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: HER
Full nameHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 3h 55m. The route covers 1,726 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from HER to HEL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LCA, IST, STN, EDI, RHO, CDG, CRL, BLQ, RIX, ZRH, BRU, MAN, FRA, DUS, PRG, AMS, BGY, ATH, DUB, BER, VNO, GVA, CPH, VIE, LHR, LGW, FCO, MUC, HAM and TIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HEL to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHQ, RHO and ATH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HER to HEL

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HER to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to HEL ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,726 miles (2,778 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via LCA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Souda (CHQ), Rhodes (RHO) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).