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Flights Heraklion → Geneva

HER → GVA

14.6
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Heraklion, an airport that opened in 1937, with Geneva, whose airport has been operational since 1919 and currently handles over 17.7 million passengers annually. The journey is typically serviced by Airbus A320 or A319 aircraft.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,003 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Heraklion (HER) → Geneva (GVA) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Geneva the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Heraklion the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.

Heading to Geneva: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Heraklion (HER) to Geneva (GVA) heads north-west for about 2,003 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 55m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Heraklion the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Geneva it is 0.7 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:55
Elevation GVA
1411 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320, Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~200 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
easyJet (U2) 73% 26 min 0.0%
Swiss International Air Lines (LX) 59% 27 min 0.8%

Frequently asked questions about HER-GVA

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.

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The Heraklion-Geneva route is about 2,003 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.