What is the cheapest way to get from Cairo to Heraklion?

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Heraklion is to fly which costs €120 - €280 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairo to Heraklion?

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Heraklion is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs €120 - €280.

How far is it from Cairo to Heraklion?

The distance between Cairo and Heraklion is 859 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Heraklion?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Cairo to Heraklion, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Heraklion?

There are 2576+ hotels available in Heraklion.

Cairo to Heraklion - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and Private transfer

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Heraklion by plane, shuttle, or train

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Fly Cairo International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane CAI - HER
7h 22m
€122–273
Fly Cairo International Airport to Chania International Airport, Private transfer
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane CAI - CHQ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklionshuttle
8h 55m
€241–481
Train to Alexandria, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
2. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane ALY - HER
10h 12m
€133–451

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 859 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Heraklion, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, and three other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 4 times a day.

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How to get fromCairo to Heraklionby plane, shuttle, or train

There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Heraklion by plane, shuttle, or train

Fly Cairo International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

Fly Cairo International Airport to Chania International Airport, Private transfer

Train to Alexandria, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”