Flights from Milan Airport (LIN) to Heraklion Airport Airport (HER)
ITA Airways is the only airliner that flies directly from Linate to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport. The flight time from Linate to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is around 2 Hours 52 Minutes and you will cover 1,748 Km (1,086 Miles). The airport code for Linate is LIN and for Nikos Kazantzakis Airport it is HER.
The cost of your trip (flights) can change at weekends and at certain times of the day (if there is a choice of flights to your chosen destination. If you are looking to get the cheapest flights possible then we recommend you travel mid week or in the late evening. On occasions, airliners may have special offers so look out for these. Flights to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Greece normally increase in price the nearer the journey date, so it is worth trying to book your tickets in advance if you can.
The time zone at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is 2.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Linate so bare this in mind is you need to make travel arrangements when you arrive at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Travellers planning to fly from Linate Airport to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Linate Airport.
If you are renting a car at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Linate Airport:
- Private Transfers to Linate Airport
- Buses to Linate Airport
- Taxis to Linate Airport
- Train Services to/near Linate Airport
Ensure your arrival at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Linate (LIN) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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ITA Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 07:55 | 08:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
ITA Airways offer the most direct flights from Linate to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport with an average of 3 flights a week. The earliest flights are operated at 07:55 and the latest flights operated at 08:15 and the most common flight numbers are AZ738
Contact ITA Airways at www.google.com/search?q=ITA Airways to booking a flight or find up to date information on the flight times.
Below you can see the times of all flights. These flight times do vary so we recommend you look on the appropriate airline website for accurate information for the dates you are departing.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Friday | 08:15
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Saturday | 08:00
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Sunday | 07:55
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Instead of flying directly from Linate and arrive at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, you may arrive Nikos Kazantzakis Airport by another airport. Please see chart below for a list of these.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Bergamo to Heraklion | 0 | 1,736 km (1,079 miles) | 2 Hours 51 Minutes |
Bologna to Heraklion | 0 | 1,561 km (970 miles) | 2 Hours 39 Minutes |
Berne to Heraklion | 0 | 1,954 km (1,214 miles) | 3 Hours 7 Minutes |
Mulhouse basel to Heraklion | 0 | 1,996 km (1,240 miles) | 3 Hours 9 Minutes |
Friedrichshafen to Heraklion | 0 | 1,886 km (1,172 miles) | 3 Hours 2 Minutes |
Memmingen to Heraklion | 0 | 1,869 km (1,161 miles) | 3 Hours 1 Minute |
Innsbruck to Heraklion | 0 | 1,753 km (1,089 miles) | 2 Hours 52 Minutes |
Milan Malpensa to Heraklion | 0 | 1,795 km (1,116 miles) | 2 Hours 55 Minutes |
Verona to Heraklion | 0 | 1,643 km (1,021 miles) | 2 Hours 45 Minutes |
Zurich to Heraklion | 0 | 1,927 km (1,197 miles) | 3 Hours 5 Minutes |
Remember to have some local currency before travelling to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport as there may not be a bureau de change open upon your arrival.
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