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

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1,130 mi airlines 48/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 28m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DE1468
DE Condor
320
5:50 AM
CEST T1
9:15 AM
EEST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
X34282
X3 TUI fly
73H
5:50 AM
CEST T1
9:40 AM
EEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE1600
DE Condor
32N
6:35 AM
CEST T1
10:20 AM
EEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4324cs
LH Lufthansa
32A
8:55 AM
CEST T2
12:35 PM
EEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33447cs
A3 Aegean
32A
8:55 AM
CEST T2
12:35 PM
EEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH2638+1
LH Lufthansa
32A
1:10 PM
CEST T2
4:55 PM
EEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A31608cs
A3 Aegean
319
1:10 PM
CEST T2
4:55 PM
EEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Y1260+2
4Y Airbus France
32A
1:30 PM
CEST T2
5:10 PM
EEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3433+1
A3 Aegean
320
6:33 PM
CEST T2
10:03 PM
EEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE1469
DE Condor
320
10:35 AM
EEST
12:15 PM
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH2639+1
LH Lufthansa
32N
1:05 PM
EEST
2:55 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4325cs
LH Lufthansa
32A
1:20 PM
EEST
3:15 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33446cs
A3 Aegean
32A
1:25 PM
EEST
3:15 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3432+2
A3 Aegean
320
3:50 PM
EEST
5:45 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A31585cs
A3 Aegean
319
5:50 PM
EEST
7:40 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
X34283
X3 TUI fly
73H
6:35 PM
EEST
8:35 PM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Y1261+2
4Y Airbus France
32A
6:45 PM
EEST
8:35 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE1601
DE Condor
32N
7:18 PM
EEST
9:08 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Munich to Heraklion
3 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 48 Flights/wk 1,130 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

MUC–HER is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Condor, Airbus France and TUI fly lead the route. The flight covers 1,130 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 45 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
DE Condor 9 320, 32N 2h25-2h45
4Y Airbus France Also: A3, LH 7 32A 2h40 A3, LH
X3 TUI fly 7 73H 2h50
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – A3
320 Airbus A320 – A3, DE
32A Airbus A320 – 4Y, A3, LH
32N Airbus A320neo – DE
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – X3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Y + DE + X3 (23 flights/wk, 100%)
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
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MUC to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,901
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.

Other ways to reach Heraklion from Munich

Nearby airports with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Metric MUC→HER NUE→HER STR→HER
Distance from MUC 85 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 4
Weekly flights 48 12 17
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 50m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of MUC with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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 25m to 2h 50m.
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 25m to 2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights48 out / 48 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: MUC
IATA / ICAOMUC / EDDM
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
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 25m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,130 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airbus France, Condor and TUI fly. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 48 nonstop flights per week from MUC to HER. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CFU, PRG, KRK, LYS, STR, TIA, OTP, ZRH, TLS, CLJ, TLV, VNO, IST, SKG, HAJ, ATH, AMS, NTE, DUB, LGW, HEL, VIE, FRA, FCO, BER, CPH, HAM, DUS, MRS, BOD, NUE, BRU, BHX, LHR, RIX, GVA, RHO, CGN, BLQ, BSL, CDG, MAN, LCA, BRS and EDI. 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.
Nearby alternatives include NUE and STR. 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 MUC to HER

Munich Airport (MUC) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Airbus France, Condor and TUI fly. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MUC to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MUC to HER ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,130 miles (1,818 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nuremberg (NUE) and Stuttgart (STR).