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Connecting route · Greece → Iraq

Flights from Heraklion to Erbil

There are no direct flights from Heraklion to Erbil. 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
HEREBLATH

Heraklion to Erbil at a glance

Fastest journey5h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Heraklion to Erbil

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) EBL
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 07m
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2
HER Istanbul (IST) EBL
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Turkish 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
+1hErbil vs Heraklion
Currency in Erbil
USD
Airports
HER → EBL

Flights from Heraklion to Erbil: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Heraklion to Erbil?
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 Heraklion to Erbil?
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 Heraklion and Erbil?
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 Heraklion and Erbil?
Heraklion: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER). Erbil: Erbil International Airport (EBL).
What is the time difference between Heraklion and Erbil?
Erbil is 1 hour ahead of Heraklion.

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