Lesquin to Heraklion (LIL–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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A33823+1
A3 Aegean
320
5:35 PM
CEST
10:10 PM
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3h 35m
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GQ981
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
7:30 PM
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11:55 PM
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3h 25m
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Lesquin to Heraklion
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,523 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

LIL–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines and Big Sky Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,523 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore LIL Routes HER Routes LIL Live Flights HER Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIL–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A3 Aegean Airlines 2 320 3h35 – Star Alliance –
GQ Big Sky Airlines 1 32N 3h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A3
32N Airbus A320neo – GQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: A3 (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: GQ (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIL to HER direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
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Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIL to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
503
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 Heraklion from Lesquin

Nearby airports with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Metric LIL→HER CRL→HER BRU→HER
Distance from LIL – 60 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 3 2 11
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 25m 3h 25m
Charleroi (CRL) to Heraklion flights · Zaventem (BRU) to Heraklion flights · Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Heraklion flights
Airports within 200 miles of LIL with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Lesquin.
LIL: CEST · HER: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lesquin, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
1,523 mi / 2,451 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m to 3h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Both France and Greece are EU and Schengen member states. French citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Greece without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or French national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

LIL–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lesquin to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,523 mi / 2,451 km
Flight time3h 25m to 3h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: LIL
Full nameLille Airport
IATA / ICAOLIL / LFQQ
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation157 ft / 48 m
Destination: HER
Full nameHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIL to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Lille Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take approximately 3h 25m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,523 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines and Big Sky Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from LIL to HER.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CFU, GVA, TLS, MRS, BOD, ATH and RHO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Lesquin.
Nearby alternatives include CRL, BRU and CDG. 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 LIL to HER

Lille Airport (LIL) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and Big Sky Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIL to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIL to HER ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,523 miles (2,451 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charleroi (CRL), Zaventem (BRU) and Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG).