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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:13
• Latest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 00:18.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

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

A direct flight from Thessaloniki to Heraklion takes 1h 13m, covering 377 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Thessaloniki to Heraklion range from £90 to £153, with an average of £117 over the past 12 months. Anything below £90 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the £117 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £116 return, compared with £134 via a stopover through Vienna Intl (VIE).

Ryanair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aegean Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Thessaloniki to Heraklion flights are:

• Ryanair: 84% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 82% on time
• Sky Express: 61% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Hahn Air Systems. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Thessaloniki to Heraklion flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £79 to £359. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Thessaloniki to Heraklion are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £90, which is 26% 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
• Europcar
• Final Rentals

Flights from Thessaloniki to Heraklion usually depart from Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Thessaloniki to Heraklion route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 22m.

Connecting flights from Thessaloniki to Heraklion most commonly pass through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 98% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Thessaloniki to Heraklion. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £110 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £134, a difference of £24.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Thessaloniki and Heraklion. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Ryanair

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 49m, compared to 19h 02m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Among airlines operating Thessaloniki to Heraklion flights:

• Ryanair: 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:

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

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