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Flights from Cairo to Heraklion
There are no direct flights from Cairo to Heraklion. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Larnaca, about 4h 16m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 11m
Cairo to Heraklion at a glance
Fastest journey4h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Larnaca
Best ways to fly from Cairo 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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CAI Athens (ATH) HER
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
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CAI Larnaca (LCA) HER
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Sky Express (Greece)
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
- 819 km509 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 11mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneHeraklion vs Cairo
- Currency in Heraklion
- EUR
- Airports
- CAI, SPX, CCE → HER
Flights from Cairo to Heraklion: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Heraklion?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens and Larnaca. 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 Cairo to Heraklion?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 819 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Heraklion?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH) and Larnaca (LCA). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Heraklion?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Heraklion: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
