Heraklion to Tel Aviv (HER–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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–TLV is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. arkia, Israir Airlines and El Al lead the route. The flight covers 603 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IZ arkia | 7 | 319 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| 6H Israir Airlines | 6 | 320 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| LY El Al | 6 | 737 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 3 | 320 | 1h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| XR Skywest Australia | 3 | 738 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| NO Neos | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from Heraklion
| Metric | HER→TLV | JTR→TLV | RHO→TLV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HER | – | 75 mi | 179 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | 3 | 32 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 55m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
HER: EEST · TLV: IDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 6:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Greek passport holders do not need a visa for Israel for stays up to 90 days. Since January 1, 2025, you must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) before your flight. The ETA-IL costs 25 ILS (under $7), is valid for 2 years, and takes about a week to process. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date.
HER–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HER to TLV
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from arkia, Israir Airlines, El Al, Aegean Airlines, Skywest Australia and Neos. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HER to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HER to TLV is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 603 miles (971 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rhodes, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Larnaca. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santorini Island (JTR), Rhodes (RHO) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).