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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Athens
Greece • 2027-07-07
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74 €
16 €
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Rome
Italy • 2026-10-05
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79 €
17 €
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Thessaloniki
Greece • 2026-10-09
77% AI deal score
56 €
17 €
One-way
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Milan
Italy • 2027-06-08
86% AI deal score
109 €
19 €
One-way
HER
Berlin
Germany • 2027-03-12
91% AI deal score
109 €
20 €
One-way
HER
Kraków
Poland • 2027-06-09
88% AI deal score
101 €
20 €
One-way
HER
Catania
Italy • 2026-10-21
79% AI deal score
81 €
20 €
One-way
HER
Naples
Italy • 2027-06-29
88% AI deal score
149 €
22 €
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HER
Mykonos
Greece • 2026-09-13
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76 €
23 €
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Geneva
Switzerland • 2026-11-15
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96 €
23 €
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Flights from Heraklion: Overview

Insights for flights from Heraklion

Right now, the cheapest flights from Heraklion start at just €43 to Thessaloniki, Greece. You can also find cheap flights from Heraklion to Milan, Italy for €43, and to Catania, Italy for €44. These fares represent some of the most economical choices available for travelers departing from Heraklion.

Travelers departing from Heraklion have access to a wide range of destinations, with 319 unique cities reachable over the last 90 days. The primary countries for recent fares are Germany, accounting for 30%, and Greece, making up 28%. Austria is also a significant destination, representing 13% of recent fares. Popular destinations include major hubs like Athens and Vienna, alongside various other European cities.

When considering 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 routes from Heraklion involve at least one stop, classifying it as a connecting-dominant origin.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Heraklion is Athens, Greece. Other popular routes include flights to Vienna, Austria, and Frankfurt, Germany. These cities consistently appear in recent fare observations, suggesting they are key routes for travelers from Heraklion.

The flight distances from Heraklion show a balanced distribution across various lengths. About 20% of routes are short-haul, while 60% are medium-haul. Long-haul flights make up the remaining 20% of the route mix, offering a variety of options for both regional and international travel.

Most popular airlines from Heraklion

Aegean Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

Lufthansa

British Airways

Air France

KLM

Jet2.com

Last-minute flights going from Heraklion soon

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Oslo

Heraklion (HER) - Oslo (OSL)

Lufthansa

496 €

246 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Geneva

Heraklion (HER) - Geneva (GVA)

Swiss International Air Lines

432 €

112 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Newcastle upon Tyne

Heraklion (HER) - Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL)

TUI Airways

468 €

136 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Edinburgh

Heraklion (HER) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Jet2.com

314 €

153 €

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Reykjavik

Heraklion (HER) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Jet2.com, Scandinavian Airlines

731 €

479 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Tokyo

Heraklion (HER) - Tokyo (NRT)

LOT Polish Airlines

1,149 €

798 €

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Heraklion

Shanghai

TOP

China • Nov 2026

from

609 €

Reykjavik

TOP

Iceland • Aug 2026

from

479 €

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

509 €

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Aug 2026

from

798 €

Hamburg

TOP

Germany • Sep 2026

from

154 €

São Paulo

TOP

Brazil • Aug 2026

from

1,033 €

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Heraklion

-28%

HER - São Paulo

1,445 € → 1,033 €

-19%

HER - Kailua

1,913 € → 1,549 €

-31%

HER - Tokyo

1,149 € → 798 €

-22%

HER - Washington, D.C.

1,345 € → 1,049 €

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 ~$17 direct / ~$43 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Heraklion are to destinations within Greece and Italy.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines

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 available from 17 EUR.

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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Helsinki

Finland • Sep 2026

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$1,799

$903

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From HER

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London

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

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$1,871

$965

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Billund

Denmark • Aug 2026

87% AI deal score

$2,081

$983

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From HER

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Jerez de la Frontera

Spain • Aug 2026

85% AI deal score

$2,479

$990

Save $1,489

Condor Flugdienst, +1

Business Class

From HER

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Manchester

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

84% AI deal score

$1,780

$992

Save $788

Air Baltic, +1

Business Class

From HER

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Stockholm

Sweden • Oct 2026

83% AI deal score

$1,554

$980

Save $574

LOT Polish Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HER

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Lisbon

Portugal • Oct 2026

83% AI deal score

$1,671

$995

Save $676

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HER

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Athens

Greece • Jan 2027

80% AI deal score

$360

$291

Save $69

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Thessaloniki

Greece • Dec 2026

78% AI deal score

$361

$295

Save $66

Aegean Airlines

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

Air France

KLM

Jet2.com

Last-minute flights going from Heraklion soon

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Oslo

Heraklion (HER) - Oslo (OSL)

Lufthansa

496 €

246 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Geneva

Heraklion (HER) - Geneva (GVA)

Swiss International Air Lines

432 €

112 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Newcastle upon Tyne

Heraklion (HER) - Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL)

TUI Airways

468 €

136 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Edinburgh

Heraklion (HER) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Jet2.com

314 €

153 €

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Reykjavik

Heraklion (HER) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Jet2.com, Scandinavian Airlines

731 €

479 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Tokyo

Heraklion (HER) - Tokyo (NRT)

LOT Polish Airlines

1,149 €

798 €

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Heraklion

Shanghai

TOP

China • Nov 2026

from

609 €

Reykjavik

TOP

Iceland • Aug 2026

from

479 €

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

509 €

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Aug 2026

from

798 €

Hamburg

TOP

Germany • Sep 2026

from

154 €

São Paulo

TOP

Brazil • Aug 2026

from

1,033 €

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Heraklion

-28%

HER - São Paulo

1,445 € → 1,033 €

-19%

HER - Kailua

1,913 € → 1,549 €

-31%

HER - Tokyo

1,149 € → 798 €

-22%

HER - Washington, D.C.

1,345 € → 1,049 €

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 ~$17 direct / ~$43 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Heraklion are to destinations within Greece and Italy.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines

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 available from 17 EUR.

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

78% AI deal score

$361

$295

Save $66

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Heraklion: Frequently Asked Questions

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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 ~$17 direct / ~$43 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines

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

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London

Billund

Jerez de la Frontera

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Stockholm

Lisbon

Athens

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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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Most popular destinations to fly from Heraklion

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Popular Airports from Heraklion

Heraklion airport insights

Tue - Wed

From ~$17 direct / ~$43 roundtrip

Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines

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

Munich

Tallinn

Oslo

Helsinki

London

Billund

Jerez de la Frontera

Manchester

Stockholm

Lisbon

Athens

Thessaloniki

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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