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Flights between Heraklion (HER) and Tel Aviv (TLV)

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Greece ↔ Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel

A direct route between Heraklion and Tel Aviv appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 7 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Aegean Airlines (A3)Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ)Blue Bird AirwaysCYPEl Al (LY)Israir Airlines (6H)Cyprus Airways (CY)
Distance
971 km
603 miles
Est. flight time
1h 43m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Greece

Jan
13°
18/8
60mm
Feb
14°
19/9
50mm
Mar
16°
21/11
45mm
Apr
20°
25/15
30mm
May
25°
30/20
20mm
Jun
30°
35/25
10mm
Jul
33°
38/28
5mm
Aug
33°
38/28
10mm
Sep
28°
33/23
20mm
Oct
22°
27/17
50mm
Nov
18°
23/13
70mm
Dec
14°
19/9
80mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Israel

Jan
18°
23/13
125mm
Feb
19°
24/14
100mm
Mar
22°
27/17
60mm
Apr
26°
31/21
20mm
May
29°
34/24
3mm
Jun
31°
36/26
0mm
Jul
32°
37/27
0mm
Aug
32°
37/27
0mm
Sep
32°
37/27
1mm
Oct
29°
34/24
15mm
Nov
24°
29/19
65mm
Dec
20°
25/15
110mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Greece: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Israel: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Heraklion from Tel Aviv?

Heraklion (HER) and Tel Aviv (TLV) are around 971 km (603 miles) apart — an estimated 1h 43m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the HER–TLV route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Aegean Airlines, Arkia Israeli Airlines, Blue Bird Airways, CYP, El Al, Israir Airlines, Cyprus Airways. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Heraklion and Tel Aviv?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Israel?

Across Israel, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 32°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Greece and Israel?

The UK FCDO currently rates Greece as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Israel as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.