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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 and lands at 8:44
• Latest: departs at 16:50 and lands at 19:44.

The flight takes about 2h 54m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Stuttgart to Heraklion:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Stuttgart to Heraklion takes 2h 54m, covering 3.181 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 Stuttgart to Heraklion range from 279 € to 453 €, with an average of 357 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 279 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 10% below the route average of 357 €. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 179 € return via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP), compared with 362 € for direct.

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

• TUI fly: 85% on time
• Condor: 84% on time
• Eurowings: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% 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 A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 187 € to 923 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Stuttgart to Heraklion are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 101 €, which is 40% 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 Stuttgart to Heraklion usually depart from Stuttgart Echterdingen (STR) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Morning 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 Stuttgart to Heraklion route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

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

• Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Stuttgart to Heraklion. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 321 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 387 €, a difference of 65 €.

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 Stuttgart and Heraklion. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• TUI fly
• Eurowings
• Condor

Flying via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 55m, compared to 5h 01m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 5h 54m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Among airlines operating Stuttgart to Heraklion flights:

• Eurowings: offers free seat selection
• Condor: 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:

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TUI fly: 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.