Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Heraklion to Athens
The cheapest flights right now
Heraklion – Athens
Outbound – Oct 17, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Oct 21, 2026
direct
0h 50m $85
yesterday
Heraklion – Athens
Outbound – Oct 17, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Oct 21, 2026
direct
0h 50m $84
2 days ago
Heraklion – Athens
Outbound – Oct 17, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Oct 21, 2026
direct
0h 50m $83
2 days ago
Heraklion – Athens
Outbound – Oct 22, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Oct 26, 2026
direct
0h 50m $93
2 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
$76
Average price of a round trip
$99
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
0h50
A flight from Heraklion to Athens takes on average 0h50.
Best time
August
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Athens is August.
The best flight deals for a weekend
Heraklion – Athens
Outbound – Dec 24, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Dec 27, 2026
direct
0h 50m $97
2 days ago
Heraklion – Athens
Outbound – Dec 24, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Dec 27, 2026
direct
0h 50m $100
2 days ago
Heraklion – Athens
Outbound – Dec 31, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Jan 3, 2027
direct
0h 50m $105
2 days ago
Heraklion – Athens
Outbound – Dec 24, 2026
direct
0h 50m Return – Dec 27, 2026
direct
0h 50m $104
2 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 Heraklion to Athens
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Athens (Greece) from Heraklion (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 $38 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of September, August and October.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 139 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Aegean Airlines. A ticket from the airline Aegean Airlines to Athens costs on average $94.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Aegean Airlines, SKY express and Aegean Airlines.
info departure city :
Heraklion, Greece
airport :
Heraklion-Níkos Kazantzákis International Airport (HER)
local time :
Heraklion is a city in the country Greece, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Heraklion, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of Heraklion has 1 airport(s): Heraklion-Níkos Kazantzákis
destination info :
Athens, Greece
airport :
Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos International Airport (ATH)
local time :
Athens is in the country Greece, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Athens, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 19°C.
The city of Athens has 1 airport(s): Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos
Useful info about Athens
What is the least touristic period to go to Athens?
If you want to visit Athens during the least touristic period, choose the month of August.
What is the most popular time to travel to Athens?
In Athens, the most popular month is September. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Heraklion to Athens?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 139 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 20 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Heraklion to Athens is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Heraklion and Athens?
When you leave, you can leave from Heraklion-Níkos Kazantzákis, and you will arrive at Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos.
How to reach Heraklion airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Heraklion to Athens?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Heraklion and Athens?
In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Athens and 25°C in Heraklion. The average rainfall in summer is 17 mm in Athens and 8 mm in Heraklion. 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.
