Flights Brussels → Heraklion
BRU → HER
How long is the flight from Brussels to Heraklion?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Heraklion (HER) takes about 3h 25m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Brussels to Heraklion, operating with Airbus A320 and A319 aircraft. Heraklion International Airport, which opened in 1937, serves as the destination, handling over 8 million passengers annually.
The Brussels (BRU) → Heraklion (HER) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Brussels Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Heraklion the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Heraklion: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Heraklion (HER) heads south-east for about 2,395 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 25m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Heraklion it is 2.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
Airlines operating BRU-HER
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Frequently asked questions about BRU-HER
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Heraklion (HER) takes about 3h 25m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Aegean Airlines, Brussels Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Heraklion, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Brussels-Heraklion route is about 2,395 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
