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Salzburg → Heraklion Flights from Salzburg (SZG) to Heraklion (HER)
Timezone shift +1h Direction eastbound Flight time 2h 25m Distance 1,709 km Direct 1 airlines
Overview Airlines(7) Awards(0) Seasonal
Alliances Star Alliance SkyTeam Oneworld
Classes Economy Premium Economy Business First
Schedule su mo tu we th fr sa
Aircraft Airbus A319
Airbus A320 (sharklets)
Salzburg to Heraklion Flights Flights from Salzburg to Heraklion are operated 7 times a week. Departure times vary between 06:30 and 06:35. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 1,709 km (1,062 miles).
Arrival Windows Best times to arrive for faster recovery
7AM–7PM
Morning light helps you stay awake longer
9PM–5AM
Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder
The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.
Arrival Strategy for Heraklion How to manage jetlag based on arrival time
Upon morning arrival, immediately expose yourself to sunlight and engage in light physical activity to reset your circadian rhythm and combat early fatigue.
Afternoon arrivals should plan a gentle nap (max 30 minutes) to refresh without disrupting nighttime sleep, followed by moderate outdoor exposure.
For evening arrivals, resist immediate sleep and have a light dinner, staying hydrated and avoiding heavy meals to support natural sleep transition.
Best Time to Visit Heraklion Monthly climate overview
Airport Recovery Facilities Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport
SZG
Comfort: 1.9/10
Min connection: 35min
Top Airlines Nonstop service on this route
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Jetlag Score 90
Minimal Jetlag K2 composite score
Recovery Estimate Conservative 1.5 days
Aggressive 0.9 days
Direction eastbound
Route Facts Origin SZG
Destination HER
Distance 1,709 km
Timezone Shift +1h
Direct Airlines 1
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