Question 1

How long is the flight from Cologne to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Cologne to Heraklion typically takes around 3 hours 35 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 21 hours 15 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Cologne to Heraklion?

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Yes, there are nonstop flights from Cologne to Heraklion, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 8 to 9 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Cologne to Heraklion?

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Direct flights from Cologne to Heraklion are operated by, among others, Corendon Airlines Europe, Eurowings and Freebird Airlines Europe. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Lufthansa (via Munich), Swiss (via Zurich) and Austrian Airlines (via Vienna). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Cologne to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Cologne to Heraklion operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Cologne to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Cologne to Heraklion, there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Cologne to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Cologne to Heraklion, there are around 8 to 9 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Cologne to Heraklion depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Cologne to Heraklion usually departs at 1:25 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Heraklion.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Cologne to Heraklion depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Cologne to Heraklion usually departs at 11:55 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from Cologne to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Cologne to Heraklion are most frequently searched for travel in August, June and October. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more options or cheaper connections.

Question 10

Which departure days are most popular for flights from Cologne to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

For flights from Cologne to Heraklion, departures on Tuesday, Friday and Thursday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or better-priced offers.

Question 11

How long is the typical stay on trips from Cologne to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

For trips from Cologne to Heraklion, stays of 5, 7 and 4 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

Question 12

Which airports near Cologne are frequently used for flights to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

In addition to Cologne airport, users also frequently search for flights from Frankfurt and Dusseldorf to Heraklion. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Also check how accessible each airport is for you.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Cologne Heraklion Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 07/21/26 2 Stopovers (MAN, MXP) RK1592, FR6818, W46439 35h 00min	Return 07/28/26 1 Stopover (MXP, BGY) W46440, FR5551 24h 10min	Ryanair UK, Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta		$190
Best option Cologne Heraklion	Outbound 09/01/26 direct EW0678 03h 10min	Return 09/09/26 direct EW0679 03h 20min	Eurowings		$325
Cologne Heraklion	Outbound 09/01/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX4427, LX8348 04h 45min	Return 09/09/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX8351, LX4424 13h 25min	Swiss International Air Lines		$359
Cologne Heraklion	Outbound 07/21/26 1 Stopover (BGY) FR5532, FR4400 22h 35min	Return 07/28/26 1 Stopover (MXP, BGY) W46440, FR5551 24h 10min	Ryanair	?	$222
Cologne Heraklion	Outbound 10/16/26 1 Stopover (OTP) W43262, W43055 23h 25min	Return 10/28/26 2 Stopovers (ATH, BLQ) A30321, A30682, FR1603 36h 45min	Wizz Air Malta	?	$322
Cologne Heraklion	Outbound 08/20/26 direct EW0676 03h 10min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (BER) EW8679, EW0009 09h 15min	Eurowings	?	$325
Cologne Heraklion	Outbound 09/01/26 direct EW0678 03h 10min	Return 09/09/26 direct EW0679 03h 20min	Eurowings		$336
Cologne Heraklion	Outbound 08/20/26 direct XR0413 03h 35min	Return 08/25/26 direct XR0414 03h 45min	Corendon Airlines Europe	?	$339
Cologne Heraklion	Outbound 08/20/26 direct EW0676 03h 10min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (BER) EW8679, EW0007 08h 05min	Eurowings		$340
Cologne Heraklion	Outbound 08/20/26 direct XR0413 03h 35min	Return 08/25/26 direct EW0679 03h 25min	Corendon Airlines Europe		$341

Roundtrip from	$ 189,09
Distance	2254 km
Departure airport	Airport Cologne (Koeln)-Bonn (CGN)
Departure country	Flights from Germany
Arrival airport	Airport Heraklion (HER)
Destination country	Flights to Greece
Departure country - Arrival airport	Germany - Heraklion
Departure airport - Destination country	Cologne (Koeln)-Bonn - Greece

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