Are direct flights from Heraklion to Madrid always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable, especially if you are open to longer travel durations. The 'best' option often depends on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Heraklion to Madrid flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more budget-friendly flights. Prices may vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Adjusting your departure or return by a day or two could potentially result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Heraklion to Madrid flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these additional fees can help you calculate the total cost of your trip.

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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-20
HER - Madrid
84% AI deal score
349 €
152 €
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HER - Madrid
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HER - Madrid
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HER - Madrid
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HER - Madrid
87% AI deal score
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HER - Madrid
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HER - Madrid
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HER - Madrid
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HER - Madrid
77% AI deal score
238 €
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Heraklion to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Heraklion to Madrid

Fares for flights from Heraklion to Madrid typically range from $198 to $286, with a median price of $255 over the past 90 days. Right now, prices are significantly below the typical level. Finding cheap flights from Heraklion to Madrid can be challenging, as deals are infrequent.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Heraklion to Madrid? The most affordable month to fly is August, with a median fare of $227. Other relatively inexpensive months include February, with a median fare of $284, and October, where the median fare is $286. These months offer better value compared to the overall median.

How long is the flight from Heraklion to Madrid? A typical journey from Heraklion to Madrid takes approximately 7h 0m, including connections. This is because most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. There are currently no direct flights from Heraklion to Madrid.

The route from Heraklion to Madrid covers a distance of 2574 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul flight. Given the distance, itineraries often involve connections, contributing to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Heraklion to Madrid

Regular price: €271 - €530

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Heraklion to Madrid is 271 EUR to 530 EUR. The current lowest deal is 168 EUR with easyJet UK, for travel from Oct 14-Oct 17.

now 168 €

Low 271 €

High 530 €

The cheapest time to fly from Heraklion to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from Heraklion to Madrid is February, with a median price of $206. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $287. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from 206 €

November

Most Expensive

Flights from 287 €

Feb

Aug

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Heraklion to Madrid

Aegean Airlines

Big Sky Airlines

easyJet UK

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Heraklion to Madrid

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Madrid

Heraklion (HER) - Madrid (MAD)

Volotea

407 €

247 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Madrid

Heraklion (HER) - Madrid (MAD)

Volotea

411 €

271 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Madrid

Heraklion (HER) - Madrid (MAD)

easyJet UK

329 €

225 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Madrid

Heraklion (HER) - Madrid (MAD)

easyJet UK

281 €

249 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Madrid

Heraklion (HER) - Madrid (MAD)

Aegean Airlines

318 €

225 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Madrid

Heraklion (HER) - Madrid (MAD)

Aegean Airlines

254 €

232 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Heraklion to Madrid

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

412 € → 247 €

40%

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

323 € → 190 €

41%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

348 € → 225 €

35%

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

350 € → 231 €

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Heraklion to Madrid

Heraklion - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Heraklion to Madrid are below the typical level, with a median price of $255.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Heraklion to Madrid, with a median price of $227.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 7h 0m

Connecting flights from Heraklion to Madrid typically take 7h 0m, covering 2574 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aegean Airlines offers the most direct deals

Aegean Airlines offers the most direct deals from Heraklion to Madrid, with 68 direct deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals from Heraklion to Madrid are rare, so consider booking when you find a suitable price.

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Heraklion International (HER)

Cheapest

Heraklion International is a convenient option for flights from Heraklion to Madrid.

📍 ~3 km from Heraklion (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€176

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a primary gateway to Madrid and surrounding areas.

📍 ~14 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car, metro, bus, taxi).

💸 Flights from ~€168

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Cheapest

Valencia Airport is a reliable alternative with excellent high-speed rail connectivity from Madrid city center.

📍 ~300 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~€130

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

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Best Elite deals to Madrid

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From HER

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Oct 13

Madrid, Spain

83% AI deal score

$1,471

$910

Save $561

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Business Class

From HER

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Dec 01

Madrid, Spain

81% AI deal score

$1,338

$979

Save $359

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

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Dec 07

Madrid, Spain

77% AI deal score

$1,324

$979

Save $345

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

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Jan 14

Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$1,209

$961

Save $248

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 17

Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$1,194

$961

Save $233

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 17

Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$1,150

$961

Save $189

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 17

Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$1,174

$961

Save $213

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 16

Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$1,176

$961

Save $215

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 16

Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$1,152

$961

Save $191

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 14

Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$1,193

$961

Save $232

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 31

Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$1,212

$979

Save $233

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Nov 19

Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$1,204

$979

Save $225

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings can sometimes be more favorable than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it might involve additional ground transportation, the overall cost could be lower. It's often worth checking if alternative airports offer more suitable departure or arrival times.

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Heraklion to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Heraklion to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Heraklion to Madrid

Regular price: €271 - €530

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Heraklion to Madrid is 271 EUR to 530 EUR. The current lowest deal is 168 EUR with easyJet UK, for travel from Oct 14-Oct 17.

now 168 €

Low 271 €

High 530 €

The cheapest time to fly from Heraklion to Madrid

February

Cheapest

Flights from 206 €

November

Most Expensive

Flights from 287 €

Feb

Aug

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Heraklion to Madrid

Aegean Airlines

Big Sky Airlines

easyJet UK

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Heraklion to Madrid

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Madrid

Heraklion (HER) - Madrid (MAD)

Volotea

407 €

247 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Madrid

Heraklion (HER) - Madrid (MAD)

Volotea

411 €

271 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Madrid

Heraklion (HER) - Madrid (MAD)

easyJet UK

329 €

225 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Madrid

Heraklion (HER) - Madrid (MAD)

easyJet UK

281 €

249 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Madrid

Heraklion (HER) - Madrid (MAD)

Aegean Airlines

318 €

225 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Madrid

Heraklion (HER) - Madrid (MAD)

Aegean Airlines

254 €

232 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Heraklion to Madrid

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

412 € → 247 €

40%

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

323 € → 190 €

41%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

348 € → 225 €

35%

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

350 € → 231 €

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Heraklion to Madrid

Heraklion - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Heraklion to Madrid are below the typical level, with a median price of $255.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Heraklion to Madrid, with a median price of $227.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 7h 0m

Connecting flights from Heraklion to Madrid typically take 7h 0m, covering 2574 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aegean Airlines offers the most direct deals

Aegean Airlines offers the most direct deals from Heraklion to Madrid, with 68 direct deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals from Heraklion to Madrid are rare, so consider booking when you find a suitable price.

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Heraklion International (HER)

Cheapest

Heraklion International is a convenient option for flights from Heraklion to Madrid.

📍 ~3 km from Heraklion (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€176

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a primary gateway to Madrid and surrounding areas.

📍 ~14 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car, metro, bus, taxi).

💸 Flights from ~€168

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Cheapest

Valencia Airport is a reliable alternative with excellent high-speed rail connectivity from Madrid city center.

Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$1,204

$979

Save $225

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Cheap Flights from Heraklion to Madrid

Today’s best flight deals from Heraklion to Madrid

Heraklion to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Heraklion to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Heraklion to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from Heraklion to Madrid

Direct flights from Heraklion to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from Heraklion to Madrid

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Heraklion to Madrid

Popular Airports to fly from Heraklion to Madrid

Heraklion - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Connecting flights typically take 7h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Aegean Airlines offers the most direct deals

Deals are rare on this route

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

Oct 13

Dec 01

Dec 07

Jan 14

Jan 17

Jan 17

Jan 17

Jan 16

Jan 16

Jan 14

Jan 31

Nov 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

How can I find cheap flights from Heraklion to Madrid?

When should I book flights from Heraklion to Madrid?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Heraklion to Madrid?

Are direct flights from Heraklion to Madrid always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Heraklion to Madrid flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Heraklion to Madrid flights?

Related routes

More routes from Heraklion

Flights to Madrid from other cities

Heraklion to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Heraklion to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Heraklion to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from Heraklion to Madrid

Direct flights from Heraklion to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from Heraklion to Madrid

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Heraklion to Madrid

Popular Airports to fly from Heraklion to Madrid

Heraklion - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Connecting flights typically take 7h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Aegean Airlines offers the most direct deals

Deals are rare on this route

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

Oct 13

Dec 01

Dec 07

Jan 14

Jan 17

Jan 17

Jan 17

Jan 16

Jan 16

Jan 14

Jan 31

Nov 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

How can I find cheap flights from Heraklion to Madrid?

When should I book flights from Heraklion to Madrid?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Heraklion to Madrid?