Flights Paris → Heraklion
CDG → HER
How long is the flight from Paris to Heraklion?
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Heraklion (HER) takes about 3h 24m. 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 connects Paris, where the airport opened in 1974, with Heraklion, an older travel hub that has been operational since 1937. Serving as a gateway to Crete, the destination airport sees over eight million passengers annually, making it a significant point of entry for tourists and travelers alike.
The Paris (CDG) → Heraklion (HER) route is operated by Aegean 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 Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Heraklion: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Heraklion (HER) heads south-east for about 2,389 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 24m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Heraklion it is 2.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about CDG-HER
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Heraklion (HER) takes about 3h 24m. 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 1 airline: Aegean 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 Paris-Heraklion route is about 2,389 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.
