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Flights from Amsterdam to Heraklion

Nonstop flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to Heraklion (HER) take about 3h 36m (2,481 km). Transavia and Corendon Dutch Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $100 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Amsterdam to Heraklion

Carriers on AMS–HER according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Transavianonstop fare seen✈ Corendon Dutch Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Amsterdam to Heraklion fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $100 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$10326 Oct 2026 · Corendon Dutch Airlines—
Dec 2026$1007 Dec 2026 · Transavia—
Jun 2027$13621 Jun 2027 · Transavia—
Aug 2027$10823 Aug 2027 · Transavia—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $100 for December 2026, $108 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Amsterdam to Heraklion, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Amsterdam to Heraklion flights

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Heraklion?
A nonstop flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Heraklion (HER) takes about 3h 36m, covering 2,481 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Amsterdam from Heraklion by air?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is 2,481 km (1,542 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Amsterdam to Heraklion?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AMS–HER route include Transavia and Corendon Dutch Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Amsterdam to Heraklion cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AMS–HER was $100 USD with Transavia (nonstop), departing 7 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Heraklion?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $100 one-way, against $136 for June 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Netherlands to Heraklion?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Heraklion visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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