Balice to Heraklion (KRK–HER) — 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.
KRK–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air and Smartwings lead the route. The flight covers 1,054 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 3 | 32Q | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| QS Smartwings | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Balice
| Metric | KRK→HER | OSR→HER | KSC→HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KRK | – | 79 mi | 118 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 35m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
KRK: CEST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Balice, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Polish passport holders enter Greece freely as EU and Schengen zone citizens. No visa, no time limit, no border control. Bring your Polish passport or national ID card. Flights between Poland and Greece are intra-Schengen with no immigration checks on arrival.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local police station or municipality to obtain an EU citizen registration certificate (bebaiosi eggrafis). This is free and requires proof of employment, study, or sufficient funds. EU citizens can live and work in Greece without a permit. A Greek tax number (AFM) is needed for banking and rental contracts, obtainable at the local tax office (DOY) with your passport.
Direct flights from Warsaw to Athens run about 3 hours on LOT and Aegean Airlines. Seasonal routes from Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, and Katowice serve Thessaloniki, Heraklion (Crete), Rhodes, Corfu, Zakynthos, and Santorini on Wizz Air, Ryanair, and charter airlines. Greece uses the euro, trading at roughly 4.3 PLN per EUR 1. Card payments work in cities and tourist areas, but carry cash for smaller islands, tavernas, and beach vendors. No mandatory vaccinations. Ferries from Athens Piraeus to the Cyclades cost EUR 30 to EUR 70 in economy (book at ferries.gr). Island-hopping by ferry runs on a seasonal schedule, with the widest selection from May to October.
KRK–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KRK to HER
Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Wizz Air and Smartwings. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KRK to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KRK to HER is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,054 miles (1,696 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Belgrade Nikola Tesla, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mošnov (OSR) and Košice (KSC).