Heraklion to Salzburg (HER–SZG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–SZG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Eurowings leads the route. The flight covers 1,063 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EW Eurowings Also: A3 | 4 | 319 | 2h40 | – | – | A3 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Salzburg from Heraklion
| Metric | HER→SZG | AOK→SZG | KGS→SZG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HER | – | 111 mi | 147 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 40m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
HER: EEST · SZG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Salzburg.
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–SZG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HER to SZG
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Salzburg Airport (SZG) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HER to SZG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HER to SZG is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,063 miles (1,711 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kos, Frankfurt Main and Hamburg Helmut Schmidt. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Karpathos Island (AOK), Kos Island (KGS) and Rhodes (RHO).