Vienna to Heraklion (VIE–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
OS811
OS Austrian
320
8:15 AM
CEST T3
11:40 AM
EEST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS813
OS Austrian
320
11:50 AM
CEST T3
3:15 PM
EEST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7391
FR Ryanair
320
12:00 PM
CEST T1
3:30 PM
EEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS817
OS Austrian
320
2:40 PM
CEST T3
6:05 PM
EEST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7392
FR Ryanair
320
9:55 AM
EEST
11:30 AM
CEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS812
OS Austrian
320
12:30 PM
EEST
2:00 PM
CEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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OS814
OS Austrian
321
1:05 PM
EEST
2:35 PM
CEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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OS818
OS Austrian
320
7:55 PM
EEST
9:25 PM
CEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vienna to Heraklion
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 986 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

VIE–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Austrian Airlines and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 986 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VIE–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OS Austrian Airlines 11 320 2h25 Star Alliance
FR Ryanair 4 320 2h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – FR, OS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: OS (11 flights/wk, 73%)
Unaffiliated: FR (4 flights/wk, 27%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VIE to HER direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VIE to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,500
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 Vienna.
VIE: CEST · HER: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vienna, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
986 mi / 1,587 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 30m.
Visa & Entry

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

Getting to VIE

The City Airport Train (CAT) runs non-stop between Wien Mitte station and VIE in 16 minutes (€14.90 one-way, €24.90 return). The S7 commuter rail covers the same route with stops in 30–35 minutes for €4.20.Taxis are metered but expensive; expect €35–45 from the city center. Uber and ride-shares cost €25–35. Parking at VIE runs €8–14/day in the remote lot with shuttle.

VIE–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vienna to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance986 mi / 1,587 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: VIE
IATA / ICAOVIE / LOWW
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr31.7M
Elevation600 ft / 183 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VIE to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Vienna International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 30m. The route covers 986 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Austrian Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from VIE to HER. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRK, PRG, LTN, LCA, LYS, OTP, IST, TIA, ZRH, DUB, TLV, EDI, RIX, EIN, CGN, ATH, STR, MRS, CPH, FRA, AMS, SKG, GVA, HEL, MUC, RHO, BER, HAM, LHR, BGY, VNO, CDG, BRU, BSL, DUS, STN, CRL, HAJ, LEJ, BLQ, ORY, FCO and MAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Vienna.
Yes, return flights from HER to VIE 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 VIE to HER

Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Austrian Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

VIE to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VIE to HER ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,587 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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