Helsinki (HEL) to Heraklion (HER) flights

An economy award from Helsinki (HEL) to Heraklion (HER) starts at 11,000 miles one way with Iberia Club on Finnair, plus taxes and fees from $71.80. Qatar Airways Privilege Club charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Helsinki (HEL) to Heraklion (HER): Finnair. The two airports are 1,726 miles (2,778 km) apart. Finnair is in oneworld. There are also 50 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tallinn, Vilnius and Thira and more.
How many miles HEL to HER costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Iberia ClubOn Finnair | 11,000 | $71.80–330 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Finnair | 11,000 | $21.80–200 |
| American AAdvantageOn Finnair | 12,500 | $21.80–30 |
| British Airways ClubOn Finnair | 13,000 | $21.80–30 |
| Finnair PlusOn Finnair | 13,000 | $38.60–46.80 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Finnair | 15,000 | $141.80–290 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Finnair | 15,000 | $141.80–430 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Finnair | 22,500 | $41.80–50 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Finnair | 23,000 | $21.80–30 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from HEL to HER
- Finnaironeworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book HEL to HER with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Finnair
- American AAdvantageBooks Finnair
- British Airways ClubBooks Finnair
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Finnair
- Finnair PlusBooks Finnair
- Iberia ClubBooks Finnair
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Finnair
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Finnair
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Finnair
HEL to HER with one stop
50 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tallinn (TLL)Finnair, then Air Baltic


- Via Vilnius (VNO)Finnair, then Air Baltic


- Via Thira (JTR)Finnair, then Aegean Airlines


- Via Bucharest (OTP)Norwegian Air Sweden, then Animawings and Wizz Air Malta
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- Via Riga (RIX)Air Baltic the whole way



- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines the whole way

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- Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Ryanair the whole way


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- Via Warsaw (WAW)Finnair, then Wizz Air, Corendon Airlines Europe and 1 more

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- Via Kos (KGS)Finnair, then Aegean Airlines


- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines, then Aegean Airlines


- Via Krakow (KRK)Finnair, then Wizz Air


- Via Budapest (BUD)Finnair, then Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta



- Via Kalamata (KLX)Aegean Airlines the whole way


- Via Gdansk (GDN)Finnair, then Wizz Air


- Via Rhodes (RHO)Finnair, then Sky Express, Neos and 1 more
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HEL to HER: common questions
How many miles does HEL to HER cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with Iberia Club on Finnair, plus taxes and fees from $71.80. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000), American AAdvantage (12,500) and British Airways Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from HEL to HER?
Finnair (oneworld) flies nonstop from Helsinki (HEL) to Heraklion (HER).
How far is Helsinki from Heraklion by plane?
Helsinki (HEL) and Heraklion (HER) are 1,726 miles (2,778 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book HEL to HER award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Helsinki and Heraklion?
The most direct connections are through Tallinn (TLL), Vilnius (VNO), Thira (JTR), Bucharest (OTP) and Riga (RIX). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Baltic through Riga.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.






