Flights Geneva → Heraklion
GVA → HER
How long is the flight from Geneva to Heraklion?
The flight from Geneva (GVA) to Heraklion (HER) takes about 2h 55m. 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
This flight route operates between Geneva and Heraklion, connecting an airport that opened in 1919 with one that opened later in 1937. The Airbus A320 or A319 aircraft are used for this journey, serving the busy destination of Heraklion, which sees over eight million passengers per year.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Geneva (GVA) → Heraklion (HER) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.7/100 (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 Geneva the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes.
Heading to Heraklion: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Geneva (GVA) to Heraklion (HER) heads south-east for about 2,003 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 55m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Geneva the average ATFM delay is 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 44% | 36 min | 1.6% |
Airlines operating GVA-HER
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Frequently asked questions about GVA-HER
The flight from Geneva (GVA) to Heraklion (HER) takes about 2h 55m. 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: Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet.
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.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
