Munich to Heraklion (MUC–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
A33447
A3 Aegean
32A
8:35 AM
CET T2
12:15 PM
EET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3433
A3 Aegean
320
10:45 AM
CET TT2
2:25 PM
EET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Y1260
4Y Airbus Transport
32A
1:30 PM
CET TT2
5:10 PM
EET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3432
A3 Aegean
320
8:00 AM
EET
9:55 AM
CET
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33446
A3 Aegean
32A
1:10 PM
EET
3:05 PM
CET
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Y1261
4Y Airbus Transport
32A
1:10 PM
EET
3:05 PM
CET
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Munich to Heraklion
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,130 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

MUC–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines and Airbus Transport International lead the route. The flight covers 1,130 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MUC–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A3 Aegean Airlines 14 320, 32A 2h40 Star Alliance
4Y Airbus Transport International 7 32A 2h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A3
32A Airbus A320 – 4Y, A3
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: A3 (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: 4Y (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MUC to HER direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MUC to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
735
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Munich.
MUC: CET · HER: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
1,130 mi / 1,818 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Greece are both EU and Schengen member states. German citizens can enter Greece with a national ID card or passport. No visa, no border checks on flights from other Schengen countries, no time limit. Full freedom of movement applies.

For stays over 3 months, register at the local police station (Astynomia) or the Aliens Bureau in larger cities. You need proof of employment, self-employment, student enrollment, or sufficient funds with health insurance. The registration certificate (Vevaiosi Eggrafis Politou tis EE) is issued on the spot or within a few days. The fee is around EUR 10.

Getting to MUC

S-Bahn S1 and S8 both run to the airport from central Munich. S8 from Marienplatz takes 40 minutes (€13.60 single, or €12 with the Airport City Day Ticket). Trains run every 20 minutes from around 4am to 1am. The two S-Bahn lines run different routes through the city; choose based on your starting point.Lufthansa Airport Bus from the main train station takes 45 minutes (€12 single, €19.50 return). Taxis from central Munich cost €65–80. Ride-shares (Uber) are available. The airport is 29km northeast; allow extra time during morning rush.

MUC–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Munich to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,130 mi / 1,818 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: MUC
IATA / ICAOMUC / EDDM
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr41.5M
Elevation1,487 ft / 453 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MUC to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Munich Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 1,130 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airbus Transport International and Aegean Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MUC to HER. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRG, KRK, IST, LCA, LYS, SKG, AMS, ATH, FRA and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Munich.
Yes, return flights from HER to MUC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 MUC to HER

Munich Airport (MUC) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Airbus Transport International and Aegean Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MUC to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MUC to HER ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,130 miles (1,818 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.