What's the typical flight distance from Heraklion?

Historically, flights from Heraklion show a varied distribution in terms of distance. Medium-haul flights typically account for 60% of all routes. Short-haul flights represent 20% of the routes, offering quicker travel options. Long-haul flights also make up 20% of the routes, providing connections to more distant locations. This distribution reflects the diverse range of destinations available from Heraklion across the trailing 90 days.

What are the cheapest international destinations from Heraklion by country?

Historically, some of the most affordable international destinations from Heraklion include Linz, Austria, with a median price of €36. For travelers looking towards Germany, Leipzig typically has a median price of €55. In the United Kingdom, Leeds has shown a median price of €68. Additionally, Palermo, Italy, is another budget-friendly option, with a median price of €72 across the trailing 90 days. Athens, Greece, while not international, also offers a low median price of €43.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Heraklion?

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Heraklion, with an average price of $140. This represents a significant saving of 39% compared to the annual median average price of $230. October is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $188. Travelers planning their trips can often find more economical fares during these months.

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Thessaloniki
Greece • 2026-09-17
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58 €
16 €
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HER
Catania
Italy • 2026-09-30
82% AI deal score
81 €
17 €
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HER
Athens
Greece • 2026-09-16
81% AI deal score
58 €
19 €
One-way
HER
Kraków
Poland • 2027-06-09
88% AI deal score
95 €
20 €
One-way
HER
Milan
Italy • 2027-05-08
86% AI deal score
99 €
21 €
One-way
HER
Naxos
Greece • 2026-09-17
79% AI deal score
66 €
21 €
One-way
HER
Paris
France • 2026-11-15
92% AI deal score
112 €
22 €
One-way
HER
Naples
Italy • 2027-06-29
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114 €
22 €
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HER
Rhodes
Greece • 2026-09-14
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59 €
24 €
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Flights from Heraklion: Overview

Insights for flights from Heraklion

Right now, the cheapest flights from Heraklion can take you to Thessaloniki, Greece, with fares starting from €40. You can also find cheap flights from Heraklion to Catania, Italy, also beginning at €40. Another economical option is Athens, Greece, with prices available from €43.

Travelers departing from Heraklion have access to a wide array of destinations, with recent fares covering 319 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, the most frequently observed countries in recent fares are Germany, accounting for 30%, and Greece, representing 28%. Austria is also a significant destination, making up 13% of recent fares.

If you are looking for direct flights from Heraklion, approximately 39.9% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of flights from Heraklion involve at least one connection.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Heraklion is Athens, Greece. Other popular routes include Vienna, Austria, and Frankfurt, Germany, which also appear often in recent fare observations.

Regarding flight distances, the majority of routes from Heraklion are medium-haul trips, making up 60% of recent fares. Both short-haul and long-haul routes each account for 20% of the flight mix, offering a balanced range of travel distances.

Most popular airlines from Heraklion

Aegean Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

Lufthansa

British Airways

KLM

Air France

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Last-minute flights going from Heraklion soon

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Dublin

Heraklion (HER) - Dublin (DUB)

easyJet UK

366 €

125 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Newcastle upon Tyne

Heraklion (HER) - Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL)

Jet2.com

397 €

130 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Bangkok

Heraklion (HER) - Bangkok (BKK)

easyJet UK

906 €

652 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - West Palm Beach

Heraklion (HER) - West Palm Beach (DJT)

British Airways

1,517 €

1,106 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Nottingham

Heraklion (HER) - Nottingham (EMA)

Jet2.com

346 €

116 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Liverpool

Heraklion (HER) - Liverpool (LPL)

easyJet UK

212 €

77 €

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Heraklion

Belfast

TOP

United Kingdom • Sep 2026

from

194 €

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Oct 2026

from

706 €

Naples

TOP

Italy • Aug 2027

from

67 €

Paris

TOP

France • Nov 2026

from

75 €

Porto

TOP

Portugal • Nov 2026

from

123 €

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

from

152 €

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Heraklion

-46%

HER - Reykjavik

680 € → 367 €

-18%

HER - Chicago

1,388 € → 1,138 €

-17%

HER - San José

1,283 € → 1,066 €

-28%

HER - New York

730 € → 524 €

Popular Airports from Heraklion

Heraklion airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Wed

The cheapest flights from Heraklion are typically found on Tuesday and Wednesday, with fares from $17.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$15 direct / ~$40 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from Heraklion are to Thessaloniki, Greece, and Catania, Italy.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, easyJet

Low-cost and full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Heraklion.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months ahead can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, Feb, Nov

Flights from Heraklion tend to be cheaper in January, February, and November.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Thessaloniki

Flights to Thessaloniki are currently available from 15 EUR for a one-way direct trip.

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Heraklion International (HER)

Cheapest

Heraklion International is ideal for travelers seeking convenient access to Heraklion and surrounding areas.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€31

Airports nearby Heraklion used as alternative

Chania International (CHQ)

Chania International is a major international hub on Crete, offering extensive European connections as an alternative to Heraklion.

📍 ~93 km from Heraklion (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~€30

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Oslo

Norway • Sep 2026

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From HER

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Jerez de la Frontera

Spain • Sep 2026

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$2,391

$986

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From HER

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London

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

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$1,653

$990

Save $663

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From HER

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Stockholm

Sweden • Sep 2026

83% AI deal score

$1,585

$905

Save $680

Air Baltic

Business Class

From HER

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Venice

Italy • Oct 2026

80% AI deal score

$819

$549

Save $270

Austrian Airlines

Business Class

From HER

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Athens

Greece • Jan 2027

79% AI deal score

$346

$290

Save $56

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

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Lisbon

Portugal • Oct 2026

78% AI deal score

$1,649

$997

Save $652

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From HER

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Thessaloniki

Greece • Dec 2026

77% AI deal score

$363

$293

Save $70

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Business Class

Booking Flights from Heraklion: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Heraklion have offered flights for less than €100. For example, flights to Linz, Austria, typically have a median price of €36. Other options include Athens, Greece, with a median price of €43, and Leipzig, Germany, at a median price of €55. Across the trailing 90 days, you could also find flights to Leeds, United Kingdom for around €68, or Corfu, Greece for about €70. These represent some of the more budget-friendly options available from Heraklion.

From Heraklion, travelers can typically fly to a wide array of destinations. Historically, flights have been available to 319 unique cities across 45 different countries. The distribution of these flights shows that Germany accounts for 30% of destinations, while Greece represents 28%. Austria is another significant region, making up 13% of the available routes in the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, the most frequently served flight destinations from Heraklion include Athens, Greece. Another popular route is to Vienna, Austria, which consistently sees a high volume of flights. Frankfurt, Germany, also stands out as one of the top destinations for travelers departing from Heraklion. These cities represent some of the busiest and most accessible routes.

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Flights from Heraklion: Overview

Insights for flights from Heraklion

Most popular airlines from Heraklion

Aegean Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

Lufthansa

British Airways

KLM

Air France

Jet2.com

Last-minute flights going from Heraklion soon

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Dublin

Heraklion (HER) - Dublin (DUB)

easyJet UK

366 €

125 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Newcastle upon Tyne

Heraklion (HER) - Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL)

Jet2.com

397 €

130 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Bangkok

Heraklion (HER) - Bangkok (BKK)

easyJet UK

906 €

652 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - West Palm Beach

Heraklion (HER) - West Palm Beach (DJT)

British Airways

1,517 €

1,106 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Nottingham

Heraklion (HER) - Nottingham (EMA)

Jet2.com

346 €

116 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Liverpool

Heraklion (HER) - Liverpool (LPL)

easyJet UK

212 €

77 €

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Heraklion

Belfast

TOP

United Kingdom • Sep 2026

from

194 €

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Oct 2026

from

706 €

Naples

TOP

Italy • Aug 2027

from

67 €

Paris

TOP

France • Nov 2026

from

75 €

Porto

TOP

Portugal • Nov 2026

from

123 €

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

from

152 €

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Heraklion

-46%

HER - Reykjavik

680 € → 367 €

-18%

HER - Chicago

1,388 € → 1,138 €

-17%

HER - San José

1,283 € → 1,066 €

-28%

HER - New York

730 € → 524 €

Popular Airports from Heraklion

Heraklion airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Wed

The cheapest flights from Heraklion are typically found on Tuesday and Wednesday, with fares from $17.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$15 direct / ~$40 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from Heraklion are to Thessaloniki, Greece, and Catania, Italy.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, easyJet

Low-cost and full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Heraklion.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months ahead can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, Feb, Nov

Flights from Heraklion tend to be cheaper in January, February, and November.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Thessaloniki

Flights to Thessaloniki are currently available from 15 EUR for a one-way direct trip.

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Heraklion International (HER)

Cheapest

Heraklion International is ideal for travelers seeking convenient access to Heraklion and surrounding areas.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€31

Airports nearby Heraklion used as alternative

Chania International (CHQ)

Chania International is a major international hub on Crete, offering extensive European connections as an alternative to Heraklion.

Greece • Dec 2026

77% AI deal score

$363

$293

Save $70

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Heraklion: Frequently Asked Questions

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Today’s best flight deals from Heraklion

Flights from Heraklion: Overview

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Most popular airlines from Heraklion

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Most popular destinations to fly from Heraklion

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Heraklion

Popular Airports from Heraklion

Heraklion airport insights

Tue - Wed

From ~$15 direct / ~$40 roundtrip

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, easyJet

2-8 months in advance

Jan, Feb, Nov

Watch fares to Thessaloniki

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Heraklion used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Heraklion

Best Elite deals from Heraklion

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London

Oslo

Jerez de la Frontera

London

Stockholm

Venice

Athens

Lisbon

Thessaloniki

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Where can I find flights from Heraklion for less than 100 EUR?

Where can I fly from Heraklion?

What are the top flight destinations from Heraklion?

What's the typical flight distance from Heraklion?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Heraklion by country?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Heraklion?

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Flights from Heraklion: Overview

Insights for flights from Heraklion

Most popular airlines from Heraklion

Last-minute flights going from Heraklion soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Heraklion

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Heraklion

Popular Airports from Heraklion

Heraklion airport insights

Tue - Wed

From ~$15 direct / ~$40 roundtrip

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, easyJet

2-8 months in advance

Jan, Feb, Nov

Watch fares to Thessaloniki

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Heraklion used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Heraklion

Best Elite deals from Heraklion

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Porto

London

Oslo

Jerez de la Frontera

London

Stockholm

Venice

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Lisbon

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Booking Flights from Heraklion: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Heraklion for less than 100 EUR?

Where can I fly from Heraklion?

What are the top flight destinations from Heraklion?

What's the typical flight distance from Heraklion?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Heraklion by country?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Heraklion?

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