Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion:

• Earliest: departs at 4:45 and lands at 7:57
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 23:02.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion takes 3h 12m, covering 3.401 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 Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion range from 276 € to 435 €, with an average of 347 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 276 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the 347 € route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 237 € return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with 352 € for direct.

TUI fly is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Discover Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion flights are:

• TUI fly: 86% on time
• Discover Airlines: 75% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 73% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 72% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 22 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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 Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion may depart from several airports in Frankfurt am Main area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN). Flights usually arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 78% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 320 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 379 €, a difference of 60 €.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main and Heraklion. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Discover Airlines
• TUI fly
• Aegean Airlines
• Condor

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 54m, compared to 5h 17m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 6h 12m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main to Heraklion flights:

• Discover Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Condor: offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Corendon Airlines Europe: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Discover Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: 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.