Heraklion to Thessaloniki (HER–SKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR9248
FR Ryanair
73H
7:30 AM
EET
8:50 AM
EET
1h 20m
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GQ561
GQ SKY express
32N
8:50 AM
EET
10:05 AM
EET
1h 15m
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A3571
A3 Aegean
320
9:40 AM
EET
10:50 AM
EET
1h 10m
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A3575
A3 Aegean
320
8:00 PM
EET
9:10 PM
EET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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FR2116
FR Ryanair
73H
11:15 PM
EET
12:35 AM+1
EET
1h 20m
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A3570
A3 Aegean
320
7:55 AM
EET T2
9:05 AM
EET
1h 10m
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GQ560
GQ SKY express
32N
2:15 PM
EET
3:30 PM
EET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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FR2115
FR Ryanair
73H
9:30 PM
EET T2
10:50 PM
EET
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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A3574
A3 Aegean
320
9:50 PM
EET
11:00 PM
EET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Heraklion to Thessaloniki
3 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 378 mi 1h 10m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

HER–SKG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines, SKY express and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 378 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–SKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A3 Aegean Airlines 12 320 1h10 Star Alliance
GQ SKY express 7 32N 1h15
FR Ryanair 5 73H 1h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A3
32N Airbus A320neo – GQ
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: A3 (12 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: FR + GQ (12 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HER to SKG direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to SKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
279
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.

Other ways to reach Thessaloniki from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport.
Metric HER→SKG CHQ→SKG KGS→SKG
Distance from HER 59 mi 147 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 24 11 7
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 15m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Thessaloniki is 0 hours the same as Heraklion.
HER: EET · SKG: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 6:00 PM in Thessaloniki.
Distance & Flight Time
378 mi / 608 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m.

HER–SKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to Thessaloniki route.
Route details
Distance378 mi / 608 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights24 out / 23 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: SKG
IATA / ICAOSKG / LGTS
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr7.3M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to SKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m. The route covers 378 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines, Ryanair and SKY express.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from HER to SKG. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRG, ATH, LCA, RHO, MUC, AMS, FRA and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SKG to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHQ, KGS and RHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HER to SKG

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Ryanair and SKY express. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HER to SKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to SKG ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 378 miles (608 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Souda (CHQ), Kos Island (KGS) and Rhodes (RHO).