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Find cheap flights from Heraklion to Athens from £26

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Heraklion to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Heraklion to Athens (HER-ATH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Heraklion to Athens 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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20:10 - 21:05HER-ATH
0h 55mdirect
08:15 - 09:15ATH-HER
1h 00mdirect
£46Volotea
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Fri, 31 May - Sun, 2 Jun
20:10 - 21:05HER-ATH
0h 55mdirect
08:15 - 09:15ATH-HER
1h 00mdirect
£47Volotea
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Fri, 31 May - Sun, 2 Jun
12:50 - 13:45HER-ATH
0h 55mdirect
08:45 - 09:45ATH-HER
1h 00mdirect
£59Volotea
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Mon, 27 May - Mon, 3 Jun
12:50 - 13:45HER-ATH
0h 55mdirect
11:20 - 12:20ATH-HER
1h 00mdirect
£61Volotea
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 21 May
12:50 - 13:45HER-ATH
0h 55mdirect
11:20 - 12:20ATH-HER
1h 00mdirect
£63Volotea
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Mon, 27 May - Tue, 28 May
09:00 - 09:55HER-ATH
0h 55mdirect
15:10 - 16:10ATH-HER
1h 00mdirect
£65Volotea
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Thu, 6 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
10:15 - 11:10HER-ATH
0h 55mdirect
08:45 - 09:45ATH-HER
1h 00mdirect
£73Volotea
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Sat, 22 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
09:45 - 10:40HER-ATH
0h 55mdirect
08:45 - 09:45ATH-HER
1h 00mdirect
£77Volotea
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Sun, 23 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
21:45 - 22:35HER-ATH
0h 50mdirect
06:35 - 07:30ATH-HER
0h 55mdirect
£90Aegean Airlines
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Sat, 25 May - Mon, 27 May
23:20 - 00:10HER-ATH
0h 50mdirect
23:30 - 07:40ATH-HER
8h 10m1 stop
£107Aegean Airlines
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Mon, 27 May - Tue, 28 May

Flights from Heraklion to Athens - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heraklion to Athens 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 Heraklion to Athens?

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Heraklion to Athens, 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 Heraklion to Athens is April, where tickets cost £78 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is £112 and £111 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Heraklion to Athens, 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 Heraklion to Athens, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Heraklion to Athens?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Volotea offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £26. KAYAK users also found Heraklion to Athens return flights on Volotea from £46 and on Aegean Airlines from £90.

Which airlines fly direct between Heraklion and Athens?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Heraklion to Athens.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Heraklion to Athens. They are: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Volotea. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Volotea at £53 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Volotea.

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

Each day, there are between 12 and 16 nonstop flights that take off from Heraklion and land in Athens, with an average flight time of 0h 50m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 101 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

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 Heraklion to Athens take?

The duration of a direct flight to Athens from Heraklion is typically 0h 50m. The journey crosses a distance of 192 miles.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Heraklion at 06:00 and will be landing in Athens at 06:50.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Heraklion to Athens jets off at 23:20 and lands at 00:10.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Heraklion to Athens

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£26
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Heraklion to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heraklion to Athens 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 Heraklion to Athens

  • What is the carry-on baggage policy for Olympic Air?

    The amount of baggage you can bring with you to your cabin when traveling with Olympic Air will depend on the fare you hold. You can one personal item or one carry-on bag if you hold a Light fare, one personal item and one carry-on bag if you purchase a Flex, Family, Comfort Flex, or a Business Class fare. Your carry-on bag should not exceed 55 x 40 x 23 cm in dimension and 8 kg in weight.

  • What cities are accessible from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos?

    Apart from the primary airport serving the Greek capital, ATH serves the larger region of Attica. As such, it is connected to several cities/towns besides Athens. They include Fili, Nea Erithraia, Rafina, Vathi, Aigina, Vilia, Lavrion, Thivai, and Yimnon.

  • Can I carry-on liquids on my flight to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos?

    Regardless of the airline you’re journeying with, you can bring liquids onto the cabin of your flight - so long as they’re in containers no bigger than 3.4 ounces (100 ml). Your containers must be placed in a quart-sized plastic bag that is resealable and transparent. At screening, you must separate your liquid bag from the rest of your luggage.

  • Can my child travel unaccompanied using Olympic Air?

    Children below 5 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on all Olympic Air flights. Your child can travel unaccompanied if he is between 5 and 12 if you enroll him or her in the airline’s Child Traveling Alone Service. Before handing over your child to the care of the airline, you must complete and provide the Declaration of Parent or Guardian form.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Heraklion to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Heraklion to Athens was £33 for a one-way ticket and £58 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Heraklion to Athens?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Heraklion to Athens are Aegean Airlines and Volotea. With an average price for the route of £130 and an overall rating of 8.0, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Volotea is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £70 and an overall rating of 6.9.

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

    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 Heraklion to Athens.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Heraklion 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 Heraklion to Athens?

    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 Athens with an airline and back to Heraklion with another airline.

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

    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 Athens from Heraklion 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 Heraklion to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Heraklion to Athens? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £60 or less one-way and £81 or less round-trip.
  • All one-stop flights from Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" (HER) to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) are offered by Aegean Airlines. If you board one of these flights, your layover destination will be Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).
  • ATH has two terminal buildings: the main terminal and the Satellite terminal. At this airport, you will be served at the main terminal. This three-level building hosts the Arrivals area on the ground floor. The Arrivals area is divided into two halls, Hall A and Hall B. As a domestic traveler, you will be served at Hall B.
  • If you want to travel from ATH using public transport, take a taxi if you’d like to get to your destination as quickly as you can, an airport bus if you’re looking for the cheapest transfer option from the airport, and a Metro Line 3 if you want to balance speed and cost. The public transportation options at ATH have varying boarding points - the official taxi rank is outside Exit 3 of the Arrivals level, the bus stop is at the Arrivals level between Exits 4 and 5, and the train station is at the Departures Level, connected to the main terminal via an elevated passageway.
  • Aegean Airlines is one of the few airlines in Europe that operate part of its network using a SAF blend. It has also renewed its fleet with modernized aircraft that are more energy-efficient and supported several environmental conservation initiatives. Hence, if you’d like to travel with an eco-friendly airline, Aegean Airlines is the right airline for you.
  • When flying with Aegean Airlines, your checked baggage allowance will depend on your fare and the class you’re traveling. If you hold a GoLight fare ticket, you can’t check a bag, while if you hold a Flex fare ticket, you can check one piece of up to 23 kg. If you’re traveling in Business Class, you can check 2 pieces of up to 32 kg each. Not that only bags that don’t exceed 158 cm are checked.
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Prefer to fly direct from Heraklion to Athens?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top 3 airlines serving from Heraklion to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Heraklion to Athens. 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 Heraklion to Athens? 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 911 reviews
8.5crew
7.8boarding
7.9comfort
7.5food
7.1entertainment
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This is my first time flying Aegean Air and I had a great first time experience. I will fly this airline again.

8.0 ExcellentCarolyn, Apr 2024ATH - JTR
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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.

Priority transfer bag left behind in Amsterdam causing extreme difficulty and inconvenience on arrival destination Athens

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 Athens from Heraklion found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Heraklion to Athens found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/5Mon
directVolotea
0h 55mHER-ATH
£26
10/6Mon
directVolotea
0h 55mHER-ATH
£27
27/5Mon
directVolotea
0h 55mHER-ATH
£28
23/6Sun
directVolotea
0h 55mHER-ATH
£32
23/6Sun
directVolotea
0h 55mHER-ATH
£33
3/8Sat
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mHER-ATH
£38
4/5Sat
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mHER-ATH
£44
9/5Thu
1 stop
12h 40mHER-ATH
£149
5/8Mon
1 stopAir Serbia
22h 45mHER-ATH
£206
3/8Sat
1 stopITA Airways
5h 50mHER-ATH
£269

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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 Heraklion to Athens that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/4Tue
directSky Express
0h 50mHER-ATH
8/5Wed
directSky Express
0h 50mATH-HER
£94
1/5Wed
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mHER-ATH
6/5Mon
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mATH-HER
£99
30/4Tue
multi-stopAegean Airlines
5h 35mHER-ATH
8/5Wed
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mATH-HER
£163
1/5Wed
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mHER-ATH
6/5Mon
multi-stopAegean Airlines
8h 10mATH-HER
£174
30/4Tue
multi-stop
30h 30mHER-ATH
8/5Wed
direct
0h 50mATH-HER
£206
1/5Wed
multi-stopAegean Airlines
3h 50mHER-ATH
1/5Wed
directAegean Airlines
0h 50mATH-HER
£214
29/4Mon
multi-stop
11h 35mHER-ATH
8/5Wed
direct
0h 50mATH-HER
£226
30/4Tue
multi-stopAegean Airlines
10h 25mHER-ATH
8/5Wed
multi-stopAegean Airlines
8h 10mATH-HER
£335

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Heraklion - Athens Flights

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Heraklion (HER)Greece

Destination:

Athens (ATH)Greece

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Athens - Heraklion

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£82

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