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Connecting route · Iraq → Greece

Flights from Erbil to Heraklion

There are no direct flights from Erbil to Heraklion. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Istanbul, about 5h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 07m
EBLHERATH

Erbil to Heraklion at a glance

Fastest journey5h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Erbil to Heraklion

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

1
EBL Athens (ATH) HER
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~5h 07m
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2
EBL Istanbul (IST) HER
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Same alliance ~5h 09m
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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
1,701 km1,056 miles
Journey time
5h 07mestimate
Time difference
-1hHeraklion vs Erbil
Currency in Heraklion
EUR
Airports
EBL → HER

Flights from Erbil to Heraklion: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Erbil to Heraklion?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens and Istanbul. 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 Erbil to Heraklion?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,701 km.
Where do you change planes between Erbil and Heraklion?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH) and Istanbul (IST). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Erbil and Heraklion?
Erbil: Erbil International Airport (EBL). Heraklion: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
What is the time difference between Erbil and Heraklion?
Heraklion is 1 hour behind Erbil.

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