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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cologne to Heraklion:

• Earliest: departs at 0:55 and lands at 4:21
• Latest: departs at 23:15 and lands at 2:41.

The flight takes about 3h 26m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cologne to Heraklion.

A direct flight from Cologne to Heraklion takes 3h 26m, covering 3.621 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Cologne to Heraklion range from 268 € to 408 €, with an average of 334 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 268 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the 334 € route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 238 € return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with 335 € for direct.

Corendon Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Eurowings has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cologne to Heraklion flights are:

• Corendon Airlines: 85% on time
• Eurowings: 81% on time
• Smartwings: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 26 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 220 € to 904 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cologne to Heraklion are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 109 €, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 3 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• Europcar
• Final Rentals

Flights from Cologne to Heraklion usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cologne to Heraklion route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h.

One-stop flights from Cologne to Heraklion most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Cologne to Heraklion. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 312 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 368 €, a difference of 56 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Cologne and Heraklion. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Corendon Airlines Europe
• Eurowings
• Freebird Airlines Europe

Flying via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 02m, compared to 6h 14m via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) and 6h 37m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Cologne (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Cologne to Heraklion flights:

• Eurowings: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Corendon Airlines Europe: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Freebird Airlines Europe: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.