ATH
Athens
HER
Heraklion
Athens to Heraklion
Flight Compensation
Athens to Heraklion — the Crete shuttle.
ATH–HER is one of Greece's busiest domestic routes, connecting Athens with Heraklion, Crete. Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air operate this route. EC261 applies with up to €250 compensation.
€250
Max compensation (EC261 tier 1)
310 km
Route distance
0h 55m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€250
per passenger · ATH departures
≤ 1,500 km · Short-haul
Average processing: 35 days
⚡ Only 2 years to claim — act fast
Free check · 2 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
ATH–HER is one of Greece's busiest routes with over 50 daily flights in summer. Average delay 31 minutes.
Our Success Rate
73%
on ATH–HER claims
Average Payout
€235
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
July – August
Crete peak season, ATH and HER congestion
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes ATH–HER Claims Different
EC261 applies. Greek 2-year limitation period.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates ATH–HER, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Aegean Airlines
A3Avg Delay
30min
Claim Success
74%
How A3 Resists Claims on This Route
Aegean cites ATH congestion — foreseeable on a high-frequency domestic route.
Olympic Air
OAAvg Delay
32min
Claim Success
72%
How OA Resists Claims on This Route
Olympic Air cites HER congestion — foreseeable on a scheduled route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on ATH–HER — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
ATH Summer Congestion
~40% of summer delays
Athens airport handles peak summer tourist traffic.
Foreseeable. Claim valid.
04How We Handle ATH–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 ATH–HER specific cause
File with Aegean or Olympic Air citing EC261. Act within 2 years.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to HCAA if rejected.
05EC261 on ATH–HER
EC261 applies because ATH is a EU airport
Your departure airport (ATH, Athens) is in Greece. 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
HCAA (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority)
Claim Time Limit
2 years from flight date
⚡ Shortest in Europe — act now
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew ATH–HER.
Is EC261 compensation available for ATH–HER delays?
Yes. At 310 km, you're entitled to €250 for delays of 3+ hours. File within 2 years under Greek law.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your ATH → HER Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to HCAA (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority) if needed.