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Find cheap flights from Athens to Heraklion from £21

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Athens to Heraklion departing on 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Athens to Heraklion, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Athens to Heraklion (ATH-HER)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Athens to Heraklion that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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16:05 - 17:05ATH-HER
1h 00mdirect
17:35 - 18:30HER-ATH
0h 55mdirect
£55Volotea
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Wed, 12 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
08:15 - 09:15ATH-HER
1h 00mdirect
09:45 - 10:40HER-ATH
0h 55mdirect
£57Volotea
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Sun, 9 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
07:30 - 08:30ATH-HER
1h 00mdirect
23:05 - 23:55HER-ATH
0h 50mdirect
Thu, 6 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
18:40 - 19:40ATH-HER
1h 00mdirect
23:05 - 23:55HER-ATH
0h 50mdirect
Fri, 7 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
08:00 - 08:55ATH-HER
0h 55mdirect
23:20 - 00:10HER-ATH
0h 50mdirect
£98Aegean Airlines
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Sat, 10 Aug - Sat, 10 Aug
06:35 - 07:30ATH-HER
0h 55mdirect
09:35 - 10:30HER-ATH
0h 55mdirect
£103Aegean Airlines
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Sat, 11 May - Tue, 21 May
06:35 - 07:30ATH-HER
0h 55mdirect
23:20 - 00:10HER-ATH
0h 50mdirect
£106Olympic Air
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
06:35 - 07:30ATH-HER
0h 55mdirect
23:20 - 00:10HER-ATH
0h 50mdirect
£107Olympic Air
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Thu, 13 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
06:30 - 18:00ATH-HER
11h 30m1 stop
18:20 - 11:30HER-ATH
17h 10m1 stop
£4,105Air France
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Mon, 29 Jul - Sun, 4 Aug
06:30 - 17:55ATH-HER
11h 25m1 stop
13:20 - 23:15HER-ATH
9h 55m1 stop
£4,115Air France
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Sat, 29 Jun - Sat, 6 Jul

Flights from Athens to Heraklion - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Athens to Heraklion to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Athens to Heraklion?

The average price of all flights from Athens to Heraklion clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Heraklion on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Athens to Heraklion. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Heraklion?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Athens to Heraklion, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens to Heraklion is May, where tickets cost £74 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is £112 and £97 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Athens to Heraklion?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Athens to Heraklion, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to Heraklion, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Athens to Heraklion?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Athens to Heraklion were found on Volotea (£55) and Aegean Airlines (£98). Volotea proposed the cheapest one-way flight at £21.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Athens and Heraklion?

Aegean Airlines (10 flights per day), Sky Express (4 flights per day), and Volotea (one flight per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly direct between Athens and Heraklion?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Athens to Heraklion.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Athens to Heraklion. They are: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Volotea. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Volotea at £40 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Volotea.

How many flights are there between Athens and Heraklion per day?

Each day, there are between 15 and 17 nonstop flights that take off from Athens and land in Heraklion, with an average flight time of 0h 53m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 109 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Athens and Heraklion?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Athens to Heraklion take?

Direct flights cover the 192 miles separating Athens and Heraklion in about 0h 50m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Athens to Heraklion?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Athens at 06:35 and will be landing in Heraklion at 07:30.

What’s the latest departure time from Athens to Heraklion?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Athens to Heraklion jets off at 23:35 and lands at 00:25.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Athens to Heraklion

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£21
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Athens to Heraklion

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to Heraklion based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Athens to Heraklion

  • What is the quickest way from Heraklion International Airport to downtown?

    Once you land at Heraklion International Airport (HER) from Athens, you will have two transfer options to the city center: taxis and buses. Although taxis are more costly, they offer the quickest connection to downtown Heraklion within about 10 minutes. On the other hand, buses cover the journey in approximately 35 minutes. Remember that the time might change depending on traffic.

  • What is the carry-on weight limit for airlines flying between Athens and Heraklion?

    Typically, the hand luggage weight limit varies depending on the airline, and it might be best to confirm with your carrier before traveling. For example, Aegean allows only one carry-on bag weighing up to 8 kg, while Volotea has a 10 kg weight limit.

  • Can I upgrade my seat on airlines flying between Athens and Heraklion?

    Most airlines serving the Athens-Heraklion route allow passengers to upgrade their economy seats to Business or First Class. Usually, they will announce during reservation, check-in, or when passing through the gate. It is thus imperative to be attentive if you are interested. Business and First-Class cabins guarantee luxury and comfort.

  • Which nearby cities can I visit after landing at Heraklion International Airport?

    Heraklion International Airport (HER) serves many other towns in the neighborhood apart from Heraklion. If you intend to explore destinations such as Yeryeri, Analipsis, Panormos, Anoyia, and Neapolis, you will first have to arrive at HER before getting there by taxi, bus, or car rental.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Athens to Heraklion?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Athens to Heraklion was £26 for a one-way ticket and £69 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Athens to Heraklion?

    Athens and Heraklion are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Athens from Athens Eleftherios V. and will be arriving at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Athens to Heraklion?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Athens to Heraklion flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Athens and Heraklion.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Athens to Heraklion?

    There are direct flights from Athens to Heraklion on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Athens to Heraklion, Aegean Airlines or Sky Express?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Athens to Heraklion are Aegean Airlines and Sky Express. With an average price for the route of £106 and an overall rating of 8.0, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Sky Express is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £117 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Athens to Heraklion.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Athens to Heraklion?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Heraklion from Athens is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Heraklion with an airline and back to Athens with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Athens to Heraklion?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Heraklion from Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to Heraklion

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Athens to Heraklion? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £54 or less one-way and £91 or less round-trip.
  • Those planning to fly from Athens to Heraklion should consider using Athens International Airport, El. Venizelos (ATH), around a 40-minute drive from downtown, as your point of exit. Upon reaching Heraklion, consider landing at Heraklion International Airport (HER), about 10 minutes from downtown by car and approximately 35 minutes by bus.
  • All airlines operating between Athens International Airport, El. Venizelos (ATH) and Heraklion International Airport (HER) offer accessible services to travelers with disabilities and passengers with mobility limitations. At ATH, trained staff are on standby to provide cab-to-craft assistance. Also, wheelchair services are available upon request when you land at Heraklion International Airport (HER).
  • Suppose you intend to depart from Athens International Airport, El. Venizelos (ATH) with the earliest flight. In that case, reserving a room at one of the nearby hotels might be helpful. Consider NN Luxury Room near Athens Airport and A&J Apartments or Rooms athens airport, as they offer complimentary airport transportation, ensuring you get to your flight.
  • Pet lovers are much considered on flights from Athens to Heraklion. Most airlines flying along this route allow passengers to bring their furry friends into the cabin, including cats, dogs, and birds. Nevertheless, check with your preferred airline regarding the medical and health regulations. Also, most airlines require pets to be locked in their kennels throughout the journey.
  • Most airlines operating between Athens International Airport, El. Venizelos (ATH) and Heraklion International Airport (HER) are parents' favorites, like Aegean, SKY express, and Volotea. Besides the comfortable seats with extra legroom, the carriers feature kid-friendly entertainment and children’s menus for the kids to enjoy during the voyage.
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Prefer to fly direct from Athens to Heraklion?

Find which airlines fly direct from Eleftherios V. to N. Kazantzakis Apt., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Athens Eleftherios V. to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

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Direct returns

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Athens to Heraklion

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Athens to Heraklion. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Athens to Heraklion? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 907 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.5Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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The only issue was a short window to make my connecting flight, and nobody to assist me in finding my way to the next gate.

10.0 ExcellentDave, Apr 2024BUD - ATH
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The only issue was a short window to make my connecting flight, and nobody to assist me in finding my way to the next gate.

This is my first time flying Aegean Air and I had a great first time experience. I will fly this airline again.

There was not any food and I didn't use the entertainment

Just ok. No much of a great travel experience. If you need point A to B they are ok.

Η πτήση εμφάνισε μεγάλη καθυστέρηση και λαμβάνοντας υπόψη το γεγονός ότι επρόκειτο για την τελευταία βραδυνή πτήση, ήταν ιδιαίτερα κουραστικό για τους επιβαίνοντες.

More leg room, great if crew could move people before flight (ie if 3 in a row, offer to move 1 or 2 to an empty 3 seat row rather than let people move themselves after takeoff

Very bad experience during the boarding, the Aegean employees were very rude, and impatient with the passengers

Θα πρέπει να υπάρχει εστίαση στη γρήγορη και εύκολη επιβίβαση/αποβίβαση

Flight was late, boarding totally chaotic, seat uncomfortable, food good, attendants and pilots good.

aegean took off late, which made it impossible for us to make the next flight on air canada, we all ran to the terminal, the plane was still there but the air canada folks wouldn't let us board because they said the door was already closed. they told us we had to go all the way back to aegean desk to arrange another flight.

Never heard about them before and was surprised how organized and efficient they are.

These were tickets purchased with a stolen credit card number.

Seriously, every airline needs to improve their boarding procedures. Even though Sky Express boarded the furtheredt seats from the door first, it was still disappointing that it took so long to board.

Cannot take it dur to the delayed first flight. Staff at the desk very unfriendly.

A coffee at 7 am in the morning would have been nice.

We hope that soon Sky Express will have the entire airplane fleet refreshed. More new airplanes to fill the gap and expand further direct flights to new airports. Crew acts responsibly and kind, which is even more important at this pandemic period.

I was going to miss my connecting flight with sky Express also and the people in the office said they couldn't help me book another flight for the next day, but that I had to wait until anthens and go their office to help me. Other people on staff were friendly though.

Cons: "I had to pay extra for baggage, I had baggage on the booking, but upon booking it was only for 8 KG, and need to purchase more, The baggage cost was almost equal to the ticket, needs to be addressed on the home page, I pick with baggage and then booked the ticket, needs to show that it is not the same baggage as other flights, comparison is wrong."
Cons: "Only allowed 15kgs even though we had booked for 23 on the way to Santorini. Not sure where this discrepancy occurred but had to pay for extra weight."
Pros: "Crew and flight attendants were highly professional. Arrived early; short boarding time. Airport was clean and easy to navigate. Good places to dine."
Cons: "The web site is difficult to navigate, including the determination of luggage pricing and seat assignments only available at check-in."

Excellent and way much better than the last two flights I made with Swiss and with BA. It is amazing how much difference a well trained and polite team can make. Hats off Volotea !

Erreur sur les cartes d'embarquement Pour 2 passagers Impossible de s'enregistrer pour 1 passager

Peccato che di inverno non ci sono dirett nantes Catania. Volotea è molto affidabile

Du retard(2j) et inconfort des fauteuils que je n’ai pas apprécié. Par contre , les hôtesses sont accueillantes

A technical delay caused us to miss our connecting flight which resulted in an additional nights stay which cost us $225 as well as $800 to get on another flight. Absolute BS. I’ll never fly them again

3h10 de retraso, espera para embarcar en el hall después de enseñar billetes y fuera delante del avion

Use less plastic. Use biofuels. Use solar panels and electric vehicles.

We had pay 50 euros taxe bagage to aéroport and we have already pay with kayak option bagage cabine It is not normal Bad service of kayak

Pros: "Crew was great"
Cons: "Boarding was horrible, Santorini’s airport was horrible, the flight was delayed, no one knew what was going on, there is no organization with boarding it was a mess"
Pros: "Quick flight, arrived early! That part was great!"
Cons: "Boarding is a joke. Everyone hoards the gate and there is no organization. Recommend using boarding zones. Italians have no idea how to make lines."

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Cheapest flights to Heraklion from Athens found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Athens to Heraklion found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/5Wed
directVolotea
1h 00mATH-HER
£21
14/5Tue
directVolotea
1h 00mATH-HER
£31
18/9Wed
directVolotea
1h 00mATH-HER
£32
30/5Thu
directAegean Airlines
0h 55mATH-HER
£47
4/7Thu
directSky Express
0h 50mATH-HER
£50
7/5Tue
directAegean Airlines
0h 55mATH-HER
£54
5/7Fri
directSky Express
0h 50mATH-HER
£58
16/5Thu
1 stop
11h 45mATH-HER
£83
3/8Sat
1 stopOlympic Air
2h 25mATH-HER
£90
9/7Tue
1 stop
6h 10mATH-HER
£248

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Last minute flights from Athens to Heraklion

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Athens to Heraklion that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/5Tue
directVolotea
1h 00mATH-HER
14/5Tue
directVolotea
0h 55mHER-ATH
£91
5/5Sun
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mATH-HER
13/5Mon
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mHER-ATH
£98
6/5Mon
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mATH-HER
9/5Thu
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mHER-ATH
£106
4/5Sat
directAegean Airlines
0h 55mATH-HER
13/5Mon
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mHER-ATH
£118
6/5Mon
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mATH-HER
9/5Thu
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mHER-ATH
£123
4/5Sat
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mATH-HER
9/5Thu
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mHER-ATH
£150
4/5Sat
multi-stopAegean Airlines
8h 10mATH-HER
9/5Thu
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mHER-ATH
£172
5/5Sun
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mATH-HER
8/5Wed
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mHER-ATH
£174
3/5Fri
directVolotea
1h 00mATH-HER
7/5Tue
directVolotea
0h 55mHER-ATH
£572
6/5Mon
multi-stopSWISS
27h 05mATH-HER
9/5Thu
multi-stopSWISS
27h 40mHER-ATH
£3,607

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Athens - Heraklion Flights

Departure:

Athens (ATH)Greece

Destination:

Heraklion (HER)Greece

Return flight deals:

Heraklion - Athens

Cabin classes:

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£76

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