Flights from Riga Airport (RIX) to Heraklion Airport Airport (HER)
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You do not have an alternative of airline when departing Riga International to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Greece, Air Baltic is the only available flight. The flight time from Riga International to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is around 3 Hours 38 Minutes and you will cover 2,402 Km (1,492 Miles). The airport code for Riga International is RIX and for Nikos Kazantzakis Airport it is HER.
Flight prices can fluctuate at certain times of the day but also at weekends. 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. Our recommendation is to book well in advance if you are looking to get the best possible prices.
If you are planning a trip to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport from Riga International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Riga International 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.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Riga International Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Riga International Airport
- Buses to Riga International Airport
- Taxis to Riga International Airport
- Train Services to/near Riga International 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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- Private transfers at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
- Buses from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
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- Train services at or near Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Find hotels close to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
Please see below the airlines that fly from Riga International (RIX) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Air Baltic | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 07:25 | 07:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The greatest amount of direct flights offered from Riga International to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Greece are by Air Baltic with around 4 flights a week. The earliest flight is available at 07:25 and the latest flights at 07:45 with the most popular flight number being BT635.
You can visit Air Baltic at airbaltic.lv website for late minute deals and up to date information.
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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Tuesday | 07:40
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Thursday | 07:45
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Saturday | 07:05
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Sunday | 07:25
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Alternatively, there are other routes that depart Riga International and arrive at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport or other nearby airports. The table below gives you a summary of these.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Tallinn Ulemiste to Heraklion | 0 | 2,677 km (1,663 miles) | 3 Hours 57 Minutes |
Please remember your valid passport before departing RIX airport.
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