Flights Heraklion → Frankfurt
HER → FRA
Route overview
The flight route connects Heraklion, an airport that opened in 1937, with Frankfurt. Serving one of the busiest airports in Europe by passenger traffic with over 61 million passengers annually, this route is operated using a mix of aircraft including Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800 models, as well as larger Boeing 757s for higher capacity needs.
The Heraklion (HER) → Frankfurt (FRA) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Heraklion the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Frankfurt: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Heraklion (HER) to Frankfurt (FRA) heads north-west for about 2,114 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 4m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Heraklion the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Frankfurt it is 2.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating HER-FRA
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Frequently asked questions about HER-FRA
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, Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Heraklion-Frankfurt route is about 2,114 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.
