Delayed at Heraklion?
You're owed money.
If your flight departed from Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and was delayed 3+ hours, EU law entitles you to up to €600 in compensation.
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Delayed by one of these carriers? Each is subject to EC 261/2004 on flights departing Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
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How much is Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport owed you?
The amount depends on your flight distance and delay length. Under EC 261/2004, fixed amounts apply.
Any flight departing from Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to a destination in or out of the EU — as long as it's EU-regulated.
You can claim for delayed flights up to 6 years ago in most EU countries. Don't leave money on the table.
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Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is Greece's second-busiest airport and the main gateway to Crete — Europe's largest island — handling approximately 17 daily flights to 9 routes in off-peak season and significantly more in summer. It connects Heraklion to Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Amsterdam, Munich, Prague, Frankfurt, and Istanbul. Zero recent cancellations are on record. Passengers on qualifying EU-operated flights from Heraklion who experience significant delays or cancellations may claim up to €600 under EC 261/2004.
When can you claim?
If your flight from Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport arrived 3+ hours late — regardless of stated reason — you may be entitled to up to €600.
Cancellations from Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport announced less than 14 days before departure trigger the same fixed compensation amounts.
If you were bumped at Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport due to an overbooked flight, you're entitled to compensation plus a full refund or rerouting.
In most EU countries, you can claim compensation for disrupted Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport flights retroactively up to 6 years ago.