Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Athens to Heraklion
The cheapest flights right now
Athens – Heraklion
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Nov 9, 2026
direct
0h 50m $83
2 days ago
Athens – Heraklion
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Nov 9, 2026
direct
0h 50m $82
3 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$74
Average price of a round trip
$95
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
0h51
A flight from Athens to Heraklion takes on average 0h51.
Best time
September
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Heraklion is September.
The best flight deals for a weekend
Athens – Heraklion
Outbound – Nov 6, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Nov 9, 2026
direct
0h 50m $84
2 days ago
Athens – Heraklion
Outbound – Nov 6, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Nov 9, 2026
direct
0h 50m $83
2 days ago
Athens – Heraklion
Outbound – Nov 6, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Nov 9, 2026
direct
0h 50m $85
2 days ago
Athens – Heraklion
Outbound – Nov 12, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Nov 15, 2026
direct
0h 50m $93
3 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to Heraklion
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Heraklion (Greece) from Athens (Greece) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is July, with an average flight ticket price of $68 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, September and August.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 16 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is SKY express. A ticket from the airline SKY express to Heraklion costs on average $93.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Aegean Airlines, SKY express and Aegean Airlines.
info departure city :
Athens, Greece
airport :
Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos International Airport (ATH)
local time :
Athens is a city in the country Greece, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Athens, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 12°C and a maximum of 19°C.
The city of Athens has 1 airport(s): Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos
destination info :
Heraklion, Greece
airport :
Heraklion-Níkos Kazantzákis International Airport (HER)
local time :
Heraklion is in the country Greece, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Heraklion, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 19°C.
The city of Heraklion has 1 airport(s): Heraklion-Níkos Kazantzákis
Useful info about Heraklion
What is the least touristic period to go to Heraklion?
If you want to visit Heraklion during the least touristic period, choose the month of September.
What is the most popular time to travel to Heraklion?
In Heraklion, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Athens to Heraklion?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 16 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 3 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 8% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Athens to Heraklion is Tuesday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Athens and Heraklion?
When you leave, you can leave from Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos, and you will arrive at Heraklion-Níkos Kazantzákis.
How to reach Athens airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Athens to Heraklion?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Athens and Heraklion?
In summer, the average temperature is 25°C in Heraklion and 27°C in Athens. The average rainfall in summer is 8 mm in Heraklion and 17 mm in Athens. In summer, it is warmer in Athens and it rains less in Heraklion. In winter, it is colder in Heraklion and it rains more in Athens.
