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Flights from Heraklion to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Heraklion to Abu Dhabi. 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
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Heraklion to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey6h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Jeddah

Best ways to fly from Heraklion to Abu Dhabi

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

1
HER Athens (ATH) AUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 58m
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HER Jeddah (JED) AUH
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~7h 04m
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HER Sofia (SOF) AUH
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 55m
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HER Istanbul (IST) AUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~7h 09m
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HER Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) AUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Arkia, Bluebird Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 21m
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HER Larnaca (LCA) AUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Wizz Air
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
+2hAbu Dhabi vs Heraklion
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
HER → AUH

Flights from Heraklion to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Heraklion to Abu Dhabi?
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 Heraklion to Abu Dhabi?
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 Heraklion and Abu Dhabi?
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 Heraklion and Abu Dhabi?
Heraklion: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Heraklion and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Heraklion.

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