Heraklion to Munich (HER–MUC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HER–MUC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 1,130 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines Also: TP | 16 | 320, 32A | 2h50-3h04 | – | Star Alliance | TP |
| LH Lufthansa | 16 | 320, 32A, 32Q | 2h50-2h55 | – | – | – |
| DE Condor | 9 | 320 | 2h50-2h55 | – | – | – |
| 4Y Airbus France | 7 | 32A | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| X3 TUI fly | 7 | 73H | 3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Munich from Heraklion
| Metric | HER→MUC | CHQ→MUC | JTR→MUC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HER | – | 59 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 62 | 16 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 49m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
HER: EEST · MUC: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Munich.
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 S-Bahn to Marienplatz (central Munich) takes 40 minutes (€13.60). S1 offers an alternative route. Both run every 20 minutes, starting from around 4am. The Airport City Day Ticket (€12.80) covers all city zones and is worth buying if making multiple journeys.
Lufthansa Airport Bus to Hauptbahnhof costs €12 (45 min). Taxis to central Munich run €65–80. For Nuremberg, ICE trains run from the airport station via Munich Hauptbahnhof. The terminal complex (T1 and T2) is efficiently laid out with short walks between check-in and gates.
Continental climate at 453m elevation. Winters (December–February) bring regular snowfall and temperatures of −5 to 3°C. The airport is well-equipped for winter operations and rarely closes for snow, but heavy snowfall and black ice cause delays. Munich can be hit by Föhn wind events: a warm alpine wind that reduces visibility and generates turbulence.
Summers are warm (22–28°C) with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. These can be severe enough to ground aircraft temporarily. Spring and fall are pleasant but variable. October is reliably clear and often the best month for connections.
HER–MUC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HER to MUC
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Munich Airport (MUC) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Condor, Airbus France and TUI fly. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HER to MUC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HER to MUC is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,130 miles (1,818 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Santorini, Thessaloniki Macedonia and Mykonos Island National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Souda (CHQ), Santorini Island (JTR) and Mykonos (JMK).