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Connecting route · Greece → Egypt

Flights from Heraklion to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Heraklion to Cairo. 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
HERCAIATH

Heraklion to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey4h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Larnaca

Best ways to fly from Heraklion to Cairo

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) CAI
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~4h 16m
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HER Larnaca (LCA) CAI
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Same alliance ~4h 11m
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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
819 km509 miles
Journey time
4h 11mestimate
Time difference
NoneCairo vs Heraklion
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
HER → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Heraklion to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Heraklion to Cairo?
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 Heraklion to Cairo?
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 Heraklion and Cairo?
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 Heraklion and Cairo?
Heraklion: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).

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