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Flights from Budapest to Heraklion
There are no direct flights from Budapest to Heraklion. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Thessaloniki, about 4h 17m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 17m
Budapest to Heraklion at a glance
Fastest journey4h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Thessaloniki
Best ways to fly from Budapest 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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BUD Athens (ATH) HER
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
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BUD Thessaloniki (SKG) HER
Leg 1: Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece), Ryanair
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BUD Vienna (VIE) HER
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Air Algérie, TUI Airways · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Corendon Airlines, Ryanair
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
- 1,444 km897 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 17mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hHeraklion vs Budapest
- Currency in Heraklion
- EUR
- Airports
- BUD → HER
Flights from Budapest to Heraklion: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Heraklion?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Thessaloniki 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 Budapest to Heraklion?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,444 km.
Where do you change planes between Budapest and Heraklion?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Thessaloniki (SKG), Sofia (SOF) and Vienna (VIE). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Budapest and Heraklion?
Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD). Heraklion: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
What is the time difference between Budapest and Heraklion?
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Budapest.





