Warsaw to Heraklion (WAW–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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WAW–HER is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air and Skywest Australia lead the route. The flight covers 1,181 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines | 3 | 73H | 2h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| W6 Wizz Air | 3 | 32Q | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| XR Skywest Australia | 2 | 738 | 3h | – | – | – |
| 3Z 3Z | 1 | 7M8 | 3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Warsaw
| Metric | WAW→HER | KRK→HER |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from WAW | – | 153 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 58m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
WAW: CEST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Polish passport holders enter Greece freely as EU and Schengen zone citizens. No visa, no time limit, no border control. Bring your Polish passport or national ID card. Flights between Poland and Greece are intra-Schengen with no immigration checks on arrival.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local police station or municipality to obtain an EU citizen registration certificate (bebaiosi eggrafis). This is free and requires proof of employment, study, or sufficient funds. EU citizens can live and work in Greece without a permit. A Greek tax number (AFM) is needed for banking and rental contracts, obtainable at the local tax office (DOY) with your passport.
Direct flights from Warsaw to Athens run about 3 hours on LOT and Aegean Airlines. Seasonal routes from Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, and Katowice serve Thessaloniki, Heraklion (Crete), Rhodes, Corfu, Zakynthos, and Santorini on Wizz Air, Ryanair, and charter airlines. Greece uses the euro, trading at roughly 4.3 PLN per EUR 1. Card payments work in cities and tourist areas, but carry cash for smaller islands, tavernas, and beach vendors. No mandatory vaccinations. Ferries from Athens Piraeus to the Cyclades cost EUR 30 to EUR 70 in economy (book at ferries.gr). Island-hopping by ferry runs on a seasonal schedule, with the widest selection from May to October.
SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska) commuter rail Line S2/S3 connects Warsaw Central (Warszawa Centralna) to WAW in 25 minutes (PLN 4.40 within Zone 1, or PLN 7.00 including Zone 2). Trains depart roughly every 15–30 minutes. The platform is directly below the terminal; no bus transfer needed.Bus lines 175, 188, and N32 (night) serve the city center for PLN 4.40. Taxis cost PLN 40–60 from the center (20–30 min). Uber and Bolt (dominant ride-share in Poland) run PLN 30–50. Parking from PLN 30/day in the remote car park.
WAW–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WAW to HER
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air and Skywest Australia. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
WAW to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WAW to HER is about 2 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,181 miles (1,901 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Budapest Liszt Ferenc and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Balice (KRK).