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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Thera to Heraklion:

• Earliest: departs at 17:35 and lands at 18:18
• Latest: departs at 17:45 and lands at 18:28.

The flight takes about 0h 43m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Thera to Heraklion.

A direct flight from Thera to Heraklion takes 0h 43m, covering 75 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £80 return, compared with £193 via a stopover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £150 to £252. That means the highest observed fare was about 68% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Thera to Heraklion are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £226, which is 164% above the typical average for this route.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• Europcar

Flights from Thera to Heraklion usually depart from Thera Santorini (JTR) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Most connecting flights from Thera to Heraklion pass through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

On the Thera to Heraklion route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 65%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £80 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £228 – a £148 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Aegean Airlines operates flights between Thera and Heraklion.

Among airlines operating Thera to Heraklion flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.