Heraklion to Tel Aviv (HER–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LY El Al
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Heraklion to Tel Aviv
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 603 mi 1h 40m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

HER–TLV is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. El Al and Neos lead the route. The flight covers 603 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–TLV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LY El Al 6 737 1h40 – – –
NO Neos 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – LY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LY + NO (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HER to TLV direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to TLV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,732
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Metric HER→TLV RHO→TLV ATH→TLV
Distance from HER – 179 mi 192 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 5
Weekly flights 6 10 85
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 35m 1h 49m
Rhodes (RHO) to Tel Aviv flights · Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Tel Aviv flights
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tel Aviv is 0 hours the same as Heraklion.
HER: EEST · TLV: IDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 6:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Distance & Flight Time
603 mi / 971 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HER–TLV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to Tel Aviv route.
Route details
Distance603 mi / 971 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: HER
Full nameHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: TLV
Full nameBen Gurion International Airport
IATA / ICAOTLV / LLBG
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Passengers/yr19.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to TLV flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 603 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: El Al and Neos.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from HER to TLV. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLJ, GVA, LYS, ATH, VNO, RHO, FCO, LTN, LCA, ZRH, CDG, AMS, MUC, MRS, BRU, BER, FRA, SKG, LHR, VIE, LGW, TIA, STN, CPH, PRG and RIX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TLV to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RHO and ATH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HER to TLV

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from El Al and Neos. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HER to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to TLV ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 603 miles (971 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CLJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rhodes (RHO) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).