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Heraklion to Thessaloniki Jetlag Recovery Guide

Flying neutral from Heraklion to Thessaloniki involves a timezone shift, rated "2" in difficulty. Below you will find departure timing tips, a day-by-day recovery plan, and seasonal advice.

HeraklionThessaloniki

HER to SKG

Westbound
0-0 day recovery
607 km

Best Departure Times

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Higher bars indicate departure times that minimize jetlag impact. Green = optimal, red = worst.

Flight Options

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HERSKG

1h 20m607 km3 airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heraklion to Thessaloniki route

Jetlag from Heraklion (HER) to Thessaloniki (SKG) is rated "2". The route involves a 0-hour timezone shift traveling neutral.

For neutral travel, daytime flights arriving in the evening tend to minimize jetlag impact.

Eastbound travel is generally harder for jetlag recovery because it requires advancing your circadian clock, which the body naturally resists. Westbound travel involves delaying your clock, which is more natural. As a rule of thumb, eastbound recovery takes about 1.5 days per hour of shift vs 1 day for westbound.

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Airlines on this route: Aegean (A3)

Flight Options & Recovery Plans

Scheduled flights from Heraklion to Thessaloniki with estimated jetlag recovery timelines. Departure time significantly affects recovery — earlier or later flights can mean days of difference.

FR FR 9248Ryanair Ltd.
7:30am
HER
8:50am
SKG
1h 20m
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)·Mon, 8, 15, 22
Recovery timeline0.0 days
0 pre-flight sessions0 in-flight tips0 recovery days
A3 A3 571Aegean Airlines
9:40am
HER
10:50am
SKG
1h 20m
Airbus A320-100/200·28, 31
Recovery timeline0.0 days
FR FR 9248Ryanair Ltd.
1:25pm
HER
2:45pm
SKG
1h 20m
Boeing 737 MAX 8·Mon, 8, 15, 22, 29
Recovery timeline0.0 days
FR FR 9248Ryanair Ltd.
7:30am
HER
8:50am
SKG
1h 20m
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)·Mon, 8, 15, 22
Recovery timeline0.0 days
GQ GQ 561Sky Express S.A.
9:05am
HER
10:20am
SKG
1h 20m
Airbus A320neo
Recovery timeline0.0 days

Frequently Asked Questions: Heraklion to Thessaloniki Jetlag

How bad is jetlag from Heraklion to Thessaloniki?+

Jetlag from Heraklion (HER) to Thessaloniki (SKG) is rated "2" with a 0-hour timezone shift traveling neutral.

What is the best time to fly from Heraklion to Thessaloniki for jetlag?+

For neutral travel from Heraklion to Thessaloniki, daytime flights arriving in the evening tend to minimize jetlag impact.

Is eastbound or westbound worse for jetlag?+

Eastbound travel is generally harder for jetlag recovery because it requires advancing your circadian clock, which the body resists. Westbound travel involves delaying your clock, which is more natural. For every hour of timezone shift, eastbound recovery takes about 1.5 days vs 1 day for westbound.