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Flights from Valencia to Heraklion
There are no direct flights from Valencia to Heraklion. The easiest way is one stop via Rome or Milan, about 5h 33m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 23m
Valencia to Heraklion at a glance
Fastest journey5h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Rome or Milan
Best ways to fly from Valencia 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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VLC Rome (FCO) HER
Leg 1: ITA Airways, Neos, Vueling · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways, Neos
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VLC Lyon (LYS) HER
Leg 1: Transavia France, Volotea · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, easyJet, 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
- 2,292 km1,423 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 23mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hHeraklion vs Valencia
- Currency in Heraklion
- EUR
- Airports
- VLC → HER
Flights from Valencia to Heraklion: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Valencia to Heraklion?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Rome, Milan and Lyon. 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 Valencia to Heraklion?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,292 km.
Where do you change planes between Valencia and Heraklion?
The best connecting points are Rome (FCO), Milan (MXP), Lyon (LYS) and Athens (ATH). ITA Airways flies both legs via Rome, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Valencia and Heraklion?
Valencia: Valencia Airport (VLC). Heraklion: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
What is the time difference between Valencia and Heraklion?
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Valencia.





