AMS
Amsterdam
HER
Heraklion
Amsterdam to Heraklion
Flight Compensation
Amsterdam to Crete — the Greek island from Schiphol.
AMS–HER connects Amsterdam with Heraklion, Crete's main airport. Transavia and Corendon operate this popular summer route. EC261 applies with up to €400 compensation.
€400
Max compensation (EC261 tier 2)
2,660 km
Route distance
4h 00m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€400
per passenger · AMS departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 40 days
⚡ Only 2 years to claim — act fast
Free check · 2 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
AMS–HER is a popular summer route to Crete. Average delay 40 minutes.
Our Success Rate
74%
on AMS–HER claims
Average Payout
€370
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
July – August
Crete peak season, HER congestion
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes AMS–HER Claims Different
EC261 applies. Dutch 2-year limitation period.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates AMS–HER, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Transavia
HVAvg Delay
40min
Claim Success
74%
How HV Resists Claims on This Route
Transavia cites HER congestion — foreseeable on a scheduled summer route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on AMS–HER — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
HER Summer Congestion
~35% of summer delays
Heraklion airport handles peak summer charter traffic.
Foreseeable. Claim valid.
04How We Handle AMS–HER Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the AMS–HER specific cause
File with Transavia citing EC261. Act within 2 years.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to ILT or Geschillencommissie Luchtvaart.
05EC261 on AMS–HER
EC261 applies because AMS is a EU airport
Your departure airport (AMS, Amsterdam) is in Netherlands. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (HER, Heraklion) is in Greece does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
ILT (Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport)
Claim Time Limit
2 years from flight date
⚡ Shortest in Europe — act now
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew AMS–HER.
Is EC261 compensation available for AMS–HER delays?
Yes. At 2,660 km, you're entitled to €400 for delays of 3+ hours. File within 2 years under Dutch law.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your AMS → HER Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to ILT (Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport) if needed.