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Among airlines operating Bologna to Heraklion flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Bologna and Heraklion. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Neos Air

Flights from Bologna to Heraklion usually depart from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

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

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Neos Air: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bologna to Heraklion.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £172 return, compared with £187 via a stopover through Zurich (ZRH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 5% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Bologna to Heraklion route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £133 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £278, a difference of £145. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Bologna to Heraklion route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 36 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 10:30
• Latest: departs at 13:35 and lands at 16:05.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of £185. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bologna to Heraklion takes 2h 30m, covering 969 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Bologna to Heraklion are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £62, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 21m, compared to 5h 27m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 5h 29m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• Europcar

Return flights from Bologna to Heraklion range from £132 to £245, with an average of £185 over the past 12 months. Anything below £132 counts as a good deal.