Thessaloniki to Heraklion (SKG–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
GQ562
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
8:55 AM
EEST T2
10:05 AM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3570
A3 Aegean
320
1:05 PM
EEST T2
2:15 PM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3572
A3 Aegean
320
3:00 PM
EEST T2
4:15 PM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GQ560
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
9:15 PM
EEST T2
10:25 PM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2115
FR Ryanair
7M8
9:55 PM
EEST T2
11:15 PM
EEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GQ561
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
9:05 AM
EEST
10:20 AM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3571
A3 Aegean
320
3:05 PM
EEST
4:15 PM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3573
A3 Aegean
320
4:55 PM
EEST
6:10 PM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GQ563
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
8:35 PM
EEST
9:45 PM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2116
FR Ryanair
73H
11:15 PM
EEST
12:35 AM+1
EEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Thessaloniki to Heraklion
3 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 378 mi 1h 10m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

SKG–HER is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Big Sky Airlines, Aegean Airlines and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 378 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SKG–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GQ Big Sky Airlines 12 32N 1h10
A3 Aegean Airlines 10 320 1h10-1h15 Star Alliance
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 1h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A3
32N Airbus A320neo – GQ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + GQ (15 flights/wk, 60%)
Star Alliance: A3 (10 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SKG to HER direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SKG to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,642
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
0h
Heraklion is 0 hours the same as Thessaloniki.
SKG: EEST · HER: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Thessaloniki, it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
378 mi / 608 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m.

SKG–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Thessaloniki to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance378 mi / 608 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights25 out / 25 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SKG
IATA / ICAOSKG / LGTS
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr7.3M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SKG to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m. The route covers 378 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines, Ryanair and Big Sky Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from SKG to HER. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRK, PRG, EDI, NUE, DUB, ATH, IST, OTP, CGN, TLV, ZRH, LCA, ORY, MUC, AMS, RHO, MAN, CPH, STN, FRA, BRU, BGY, BER, STR, DUS, JTR, HAM, BHX, HAJ, VIE, LGW, LHR, FCO, CDG, BLQ and CRL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HER to SKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SKG to HER

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Ryanair and Big Sky Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SKG to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SKG to HER ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 378 miles (608 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.