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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 pm and lands at 9:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:45 pm and lands at 9:35 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

A direct flight from Lyon to Heraklion takes 2h 50m, covering 3,287 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Lyon to Heraklion range from C$ 256 to C$ 548, with an average of C$ 378 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 256 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the C$ 378 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 335 round-trip via London Gatwick (LGW), compared to C$ 354 for direct.

Volotea is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Sky Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Lyon to Heraklion flights are:

• Volotea: 63% on time
• Sky Express: 59% on time
• easyJet: 59% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 61% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 24–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volotea and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 210 to C$ 1,387. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lyon to Heraklion are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 187.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 36 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• Europcar
• Final Rentals

Flights from Lyon to Heraklion usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Lyon to Heraklion route, 39% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Lyon to Heraklion. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 310 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 492, a difference of C$ 182.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Sky Express operates flights between Lyon and Heraklion.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 41m, compared with 6h 20m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 7h 16m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Among airlines operating Lyon to Heraklion flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• easyJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volotea: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Express: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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