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2 airlines operate flights between Amsterdam and Heraklion. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Transavia
• TUI Nederland

Flights from Amsterdam to Heraklion usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Transavia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TUI Nederland: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Corendon Dutch Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Amsterdam to Heraklion.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $376 round-trip and layover options via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) at $382.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Transavia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Amsterdam to Heraklion most commonly connect through:

• Zurich (ZRH) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 7% of one-stop connections

Zurich (ZRH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Amsterdam to Heraklion route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $363 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $389, a difference of $26. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Amsterdam to Heraklion route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to Heraklion flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Amsterdam to Heraklion:

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 8:50 am
• Latest: departs at 5:35 pm and lands at 9:10 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $375. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Heraklion takes 3h 35m, covering 1,540 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Corendon Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Transavia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Amsterdam to Heraklion flights are:

• Corendon Airlines: 67% on time
• Transavia: 67% on time
• Sky Express: 36% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 66% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 49m, compared with 6h 33m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 6h 55m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Right Cars
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Centauro
· ABBYCAR
· Europcar

Round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Heraklion range from $293 to $463, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $293 counts as a good deal.