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Cheap Flight Deals from Athens to Heraklion (ATH-HER)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Athens to Heraklion that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Athens to Heraklion

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Athens to Heraklion.
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Sky Express Logo
11:00 pm - 11:50 pmATH-HER
0h 50mnonstop
Sky Express Logo
10:25 pm - 11:15 pmHER-ATH
0h 50mnonstop
$63Sky Express
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
Sky Express Logo
8:55 pm - 9:45 pmATH-HER
0h 50mnonstop
Sky Express Logo
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmHER-ATH
1h 00mnonstop
$65Sky Express
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Aegean Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 7:30 amATH-HER
0h 55mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 12:10 amHER-ATH
0h 50mnonstop
$71Aegean Airlines
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Sat, May 10 - Tue, May 13
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6:35 am - 7:30 amATH-HER
0h 55mnonstop
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10:25 pm - 11:15 pmHER-ATH
0h 50mnonstop
Sun, May 25 - Wed, May 28
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7:10 am - 8:00 amATH-HER
0h 50mnonstop
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11:20 pm - 12:10 amHER-ATH
0h 50mnonstop
Thu, May 15 - Tue, May 20
Aegean Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 7:30 amATH-HER
0h 55mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 12:10 amHER-ATH
0h 50mnonstop
$81Aegean Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Mon, May 19
Hahn Air Systems Logo
7:10 am - 8:00 amATH-HER
0h 50mnonstop
Hahn Air Systems Logo
7:30 pm - 7:53 amHER-ATH
12h 23m1 stop
$315Hahn Air Systems
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Sat, May 10 - Mon, May 12
Hahn Air Systems Logo
12:45 pm - 9:00 pmATH-HER
8h 15m1 stop
Hahn Air Systems Logo
8:40 am - 9:30 amHER-ATH
0h 50mnonstop
$630Hahn Air Systems
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Sun, May 18 - Wed, May 21
Smartwings Logo
11:45 am - 8:45 amATH-HER
21h 00m1 stop
Smartwings Logo
4:35 pm - 11:45 amHER-ATH
19h 10m1 stop
$732Smartwings
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Tue, Jul 29 - Fri, Aug 8
Smartwings Logo
12:30 pm - 8:45 amATH-HER
20h 15m1 stop
Smartwings Logo
9:30 am - 11:05 amHER-ATH
25h 35m1 stop
$757Smartwings
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Sat, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 25
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Expert advice for your flight from Athens to Heraklion

 
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Aegean Airlines

Aegean's EcoFlex fare includes two cabin bags and unlimited ticket changes.


Aegean offers Security Fast Track for a smoother airport experience.

Sky Express

SKY Express provides free onboard snacks like cookies and orange juice.


SKY Express offers a Lucky Seat prize on every flight.

Read more about Sky Expressby Daniel Scheffler
Volotea

Volotea offers wider seats than average, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Volotea's Flex plan allows unlimited changes up to four hours before departure.

Read more about Voloteaby Daniel Scheffler
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Athens to Heraklion flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Athens to Heraklion to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Athens to Heraklion? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Athens to Heraklion?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Athens to Heraklion clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Athens to Heraklion, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Athens, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Heraklion?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Athens to Heraklion, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Athens to Heraklion is January, where tickets cost $83 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $130 and $130 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Athens to Heraklion?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Athens to Heraklion, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to Heraklion, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$44
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Athens to Heraklion

When to book flights from Athens to Heraklion

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to Heraklion based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Athens to Heraklion

  • Which airlines allow minors to travel unaccompanied on flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    Aegean Airlines is the most tolerant carrier, allowing kids to fly solo from Athens to Heraklion. According to its policy, passengers between 12 and 15 may fly domestically or internationally as unaccompanied minors (UMNR). However, they must check in with appropriate photo identification. Aegean Airlines also permits children to pass alone if accompanied by a companion at least 15 years old or older.

  • Which airlines flying from Athens to Heraklion are suitable for passengers with limited mobility?

    A few airlines provide accommodations for travelers with limited mobility on flights between Athens and Heraklion. Many travelers choose Aegean Airlines or Olympic Airlines when choosing a flight to Greece. Aegean Airlines provides various support, including free admission for an additional passenger and specially designated seating for passengers with limited mobility. Similar services are provided to passengers by Olympic Air, including pre-arranged seating, accessible space to transport medical equipment and wheelchair assistance.

  • What transport options are from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to downtown?

    There are various ways to get downtown from the Heraklion International Airport (HER). Every 30 minutes, KTEL buses depart from the bus station building on the Arrivals level of the airport. To get to the city center, taxis are available outside the airport's arrivals level on a first come, first served basis. An affordable shared transportation service to the city core is offered by shuttle services like the MyCrete cab.

  • Which family-friendly airline can I consider for my flight from Athens to Heraklion with my kids?

    Aegean Airlines is one family-friendly carrier to consider when booking a ticket from Athens to Heraklion with children. This airline provides various services to meet the needs of travelers with kids, such as free family check-in and priority boarding for parents flying with young children. Along with baby food and children's coloring books, accessible car seats and bassinets are supplied during the flight. Interactive activities, films, and music are also available for children to enjoy during the flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Athens to Heraklion?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Athens to Heraklion was $44 for a one-way ticket and $63 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Athens and Heraklion?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Athens to Heraklion?

    When flying out of Athens you will be using Athens Eleftherios V.. You will be landing at Heraklion, also known as Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Athens to Heraklion?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Athens to Heraklion flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Athens and Heraklion.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Athens to Heraklion?

    There are nonstop flights from Athens to Heraklion on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Athens to Heraklion, Aegean Airlines or Sky Express?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Athens to Heraklion are Aegean Airlines and Sky Express. With an average price for the route of $136 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Sky Express is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $142 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Athens to Heraklion.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Athens to Heraklion?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Heraklion from Athens is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Heraklion with an airline and back to Athens with another airline. Booking your flights between Athens and HER can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Athens to Heraklion?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Heraklion from Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to Heraklion

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $66 or less one-way and $118 or less round-trip.
  • Athens International Airport (ATH) is approximately 16 miles southeast of downtown Athens and serves the broader region of the Greek capital, including Thessaloníki, Árgos, Kórinthos, and more. It is a base for Aegean Airlines, which operates domestic services to several Greek cities.
  • If you are looking for airlines with layovers for flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Heraklion International Airport (HER), consider flying with Aegean Airlines. Aegean Airlines has a layover at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG).
  • 534 lb is the average CO₂ emitted per person for this route. Hahn Air Systems offers flights with about 5% less CO2 emission for passengers who want to fly sustainably from Athens to Heraklion.
  • Aegean Airlines offers fully flat beds in Business Class, a menu of Greek and international cuisine, a wide range of premium alcoholic beverages, and personal care items like a folded towel and sleeping mask. The Economy Class cabin has reclinable chairs with adjustable headrests, in-seat power ports, and adjustable footrests.
  • Aegean Carriers are one of the pet-friendliest carriers that fly from Athens to Heraklion. Pet cats and dogs are allowed in the cabin with passengers for an extra cost. The animal must fit in a compact carrier stored under the passenger seat before them.

Prefer to fly direct from Athens to Heraklion?

Find which airlines fly direct from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Athens Eleftherios V. to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

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Direct returns

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +2 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Athens to Heraklion

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Athens to Heraklion. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 739 reviews
6.9Entertainment
7.3Food
7.8Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

10.0 ExcellentJeffrey, Apr 2025HER - MUC
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A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

Was grateful that this flight was held for us as we were late from our prior flight.

Our connecting flight from Barcelona to Athens was late and it appeared that we would not make the connectimg flight to Telaviv. The plane ended up waiting and we made the connection. The airline redeemed itself.

Lovely experience with Aegean. The crew felt with some extremely rude customers with professionalism and poise. The flight went off without a hitch and even landed early!

When a flight has a delay of about an hour it is customary to announce the passengers

Nice business class service for shot flight. Especially when the free WiFi works

I liked bumping up to Business for less than full price. Also the option to choose your own meal online. In retrospect I would have gone with the standard meal option, but c'st la vie. Overall pretty standard flight, got good views of Greece as the sun rose. That's about it.

It was a short flight (2hours) so the tiny, tiny seats were somewhat tolerable. People with long legs had their knees up to the chair in front of them, quite uncomfortable. I was pleasantly surprised they served a small meal which was quite good. Staff were all great.

Boarding in BCN was really poorly managed. No communication from airline staff and no signs as to what groups line up where. It was just guessing. There were delays that were also not communicated so everybody was standing in line for almost an hour.

they were good. they coordinated pick up of luaggage at final destination. The had text updates on phone with gate/dep.time etc.

There was a departure delay of at least one hour. We also waited in line for 40 minutes and then in the bus for 20 minutes.

It was a short flight so food and entertainment wasn’t necessary

The flight went well, but boarding via a shirtless bus was unpleasant

My flight was supposed to leave at 8:35 and arrive at 9:35. The plane took off at 9:20 and we arrived after 10am. Horrible experience and zero organisation.

Relatively good for a LCC, free water and a biscuit, free standard seat selection at check-in. Just be wary of legroom if you're tall, and the boarding process was very disorganised with no announcements and no queue management.

Do not check bags with Sky Express! We were flying from the Milos airport to Athens. Sky Express lost our checked bags. We were on our way to a wedding in Athens.. In fact, more than half of the flight’s passengers had their bags lost / left at the terminal. This was not a large plane (~50 people), so having left that many bags at a very very small airport where there was only one other flight (from another carrier) scheduled that day, is a ridiculously large oversight. Our bags were sent on a meandering ferry to Athens the following day, to arrive at our hotel 3 days later, but it was too late to be helpful. We had to buy outfits and toiletries, etc when we arrived for the event. We are filing a claim with Sky Express for partial reimbursement.

Never heard about them before and was surprised how organized and efficient they are.

These were tickets purchased with a stolen credit card number.

Seriously, every airline needs to improve their boarding procedures. Even though Sky Express boarded the furtheredt seats from the door first, it was still disappointing that it took so long to board.

Cannot take it dur to the delayed first flight. Staff at the desk very unfriendly.

Excellent and way much better than the last two flights I made with Swiss and with BA. It is amazing how much difference a well trained and polite team can make. Hats off Volotea !

Erreur sur les cartes d'embarquement Pour 2 passagers Impossible de s'enregistrer pour 1 passager

Peccato che di inverno non ci sono dirett nantes Catania. Volotea è molto affidabile

Du retard(2j) et inconfort des fauteuils que je n’ai pas apprécié. Par contre , les hôtesses sont accueillantes

A technical delay caused us to miss our connecting flight which resulted in an additional nights stay which cost us $225 as well as $800 to get on another flight. Absolute BS. I’ll never fly them again

3h10 de retraso, espera para embarcar en el hall después de enseñar billetes y fuera delante del avion

Use less plastic. Use biofuels. Use solar panels and electric vehicles.

We had pay 50 euros taxe bagage to aéroport and we have already pay with kayak option bagage cabine It is not normal Bad service of kayak

Pros: "Crew was great"
Cons: "Boarding was horrible, Santorini’s airport was horrible, the flight was delayed, no one knew what was going on, there is no organization with boarding it was a mess"
Pros: "Quick flight, arrived early! That part was great!"
Cons: "Boarding is a joke. Everyone hoards the gate and there is no organization. Recommend using boarding zones. Italians have no idea how to make lines."

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