Jeddah to Heraklion (JED–HER) — 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.
While no nonstop service exists between JED and HER, 1-stop connecting options are available.
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Travel Essentials
JED: +03 · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion.
Saudi passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Greece. Apply at the Greek Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulate in Jeddah through the VFS Global visa center. A short-stay (Type C) visa costs EUR 80 (about SAR 320) for adults and covers up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Submit the application 15 to 45 days before travel. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.
Required documents: passport valid for at least 3 months beyond departure from the Schengen area with two blank pages, completed application form, two biometric photos, travel medical insurance covering EUR 30,000, flight reservation, hotel booking, bank statements for the last 3 months, and an employment or business letter. Greece is a popular summer destination for Saudi travelers, with Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens topping the list.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Athens run about 4 hours 30 minutes on Saudia. Jeddah to Athens runs about 4 hours. Seasonal charters serve Santorini and Mykonos from Gulf hubs. Greece uses the euro, trading at roughly 3.95 SAR per EUR 1. Card payments work at hotels, restaurants, and shops in tourist areas, but carry cash for tavernas, ferries, and smaller islands. No mandatory vaccinations. Athens metro costs EUR 1.20 per trip. Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways connect Athens' port of Piraeus to the Cycladic islands (Santorini: 5 to 8 hours by ferry at EUR 40 to EUR 70, or 25 minutes by air on Sky Express at EUR 50 to EUR 120). Island-hopping passes and multi-stop ferry tickets are available through ferriesingreece.com.
The Haramain High Speed Railway connects JED Airport Station to Jeddah city (King Abdullah Station) in about 15 minutes (SAR 20–25). The same line runs to Mecca and Medina, making it useful for Hajj and Umrah travelers.Taxis from central Jeddah cost SAR 60–100 and take 25–45 minutes. Uber and Careem operate widely and typically run SAR 40–80. Driving yourself is straightforward; the airport is well signed from King Abdulaziz Road and the Ring Road.
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, İstanbul and Geneva Cointrin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.