Heraklion to Linz (HER–LNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HER–LNZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Skywest Australia leads the route. The flight covers 1,053 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XR Skywest Australia | 3 | 738 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Linz from Heraklion
| Metric | HER→LNZ | KGS→LNZ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HER | – | 147 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
HER: EEST · LNZ: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Linz.
Greek passport holders enter Austria freely with no visa, no time limit on stays, and no immigration checks at the border. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. A Greek national ID card or passport is sufficient for entry. No registration is required for stays under 3 months.
For stays beyond 3 months, you must register with the local Austrian registration authority (Meldeamt) within 3 days of moving in, and apply for a "Confirmation of Registration" (Anmeldebescheinigung) at the MA 35 office (in Vienna) or the district authority (Bezirkshauptmannschaft) in other regions. You need proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient funds (roughly EUR 1,200 per month) plus health insurance. The registration costs EUR 15.
Direct flights from Athens to Vienna run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Aegean Airlines and Austrian Airlines. Both countries use the euro, so no currency exchange is needed. No vaccination requirements. As EU citizens, Greeks have full rights to work, study, and access healthcare in Austria. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) covers emergency medical treatment. Vienna has a large Greek community, with Greek Orthodox churches, cultural associations, and Greek restaurants concentrated in the 10th and 15th districts.
HER–LNZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HER to LNZ
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ) are connected by nonstop service from Skywest Australia. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HER to LNZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HER to LNZ is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,053 miles (1,695 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main and London Stansted. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kos Island (KGS).