Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Lyon to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lyon and Heraklion takes around 3.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Lyon and Heraklion?

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The flight distance between Lyon and Heraklion is 2047 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lyon and Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Lyon and Heraklion. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Transavia, Volotea, easyJet, SKY express, Aegean.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Lyon?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lyon and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Aberdeen, Kraków, Madrid, Bucharest, Barcelona, Rome, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Málaga, Birmingham, Tunis, Lisbon, Athens, Porto, Berlin.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Amsterdam, Glasgow, Belfast, Larnaca, Bucharest, Budapest, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Sofia, Milan, Belgrade.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Lyon?

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Lyon is mainly served by Lyon–Saint-Exupéry. But there are other airports nearby, including Lyon–Bron.

Question 7

What airports are near Lyon?

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The main airport in Lyon is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry. It is also served by Geneva, Turin, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Bern, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Alpes–Isère, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Dole–Jura, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon.

Question 8

What airports are near Heraklion?

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The main airport in Heraklion is Heraklion International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Lyon and Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Lyon and Heraklion with Aegean, easyJet, Lufthansa, Air France, Ryanair.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Lyon and Heraklion?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lyon and Heraklion, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Lyon and Heraklion?

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Traveling between Lyon and Heraklion, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Lyon?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Lyon. The main one is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry and other nearby airports include Geneva, Turin, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Bern, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Alpes–Isère, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Dole–Jura, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon

Question 13

How many airports are there near Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Heraklion. The main one is Heraklion International and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lyon and Heraklion depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lyon, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lyon and Heraklion arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Lyon and Heraklion depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lyon, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Lyon and Heraklion arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£34
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£110
Cheapest round-trip	£105
Average round-trip	£209
Nonstop flights in August	£47 – £308

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Public Bus (Line 1)	15-25 min	€1.50 – €2.50; ticket price varies if purchased onboard	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	10-20 min	€15 – €25; metered; night surcharge may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Private Transfer	10-20 min	€25 – €45; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	families or groups
Rental Car	10-20 min	€25 – €60; daily rate; varies by season	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Crete independently
Ride-hailing (Uber/Beat)	10-20 min	€12 – €22; surge pricing may apply	on-demand (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Transavia	---	---	---	---	1	---	---
Volotea	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Aegean	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
SKY express	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
easyJet	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
Transavia	1	1	1	1	1	---	---
Volotea	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Aegean	---	1	---	1	---	---	---
SKY express	---	1	---	---	---	1	---
easyJet	---	---	1	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
Transavia	1	1	1	1	1	---	---
Volotea	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Aegean	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
SKY express	---	1	---	---	---	1	---
easyJet	---	---	1	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 15 total	Daily flights: 2.14 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Aegean	AEE	A3	No
easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	No
Air France	AFR	AF	No
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	14°C	9°C
February	15°C	9°C
March	16°C	10°C
April	19°C	13°C
May	23°C	16°C
June	27°C	20°C
July	29°C	22°C
August	29°C	23°C
September	27°C	21°C
October	23°C	18°C
November	19°C	15°C
December	16°C	11°C

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