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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Greece

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Heraklion

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Heraklion. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Jeddah, about 6h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 58m
AUHHERATH

Abu Dhabi to Heraklion at a glance

Fastest journey6h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Jeddah

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Heraklion

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH Athens (ATH) HER
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~6h 58m
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AUH Jeddah (JED) HER
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~7h 04m
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AUH Sofia (SOF) HER
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 55m
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AUH Istanbul (IST) HER
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Same alliance ~7h 09m
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AUH Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) HER
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Arkia, Bluebird Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 21m
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AUH Larnaca (LCA) HER
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Sky Express (Greece)
Self-transfer likely ~7h 23m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,052 km1,895 miles
Journey time
6h 58mestimate
Time difference
-2hHeraklion vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Heraklion
EUR
Airports
AUH → HER

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Heraklion: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Heraklion?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Jeddah and Sofia. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Heraklion?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,052 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Heraklion?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Jeddah (JED), Sofia (SOF) and Istanbul (IST). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Heraklion?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Heraklion: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Heraklion?
Heraklion is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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