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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Heraklion to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 1:40 am and lands at 2:31 am
• Latest: departs at 11:30 pm and lands at 12:21 am.

The flight takes about 51m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Heraklion to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Heraklion to Athens takes 51m, covering 192 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Heraklion to Athens range from $107 to $157, with an average of $127 over the past 12 months. Anything below $107 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $127 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Sky Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Heraklion to Athens flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Heraklion to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $61, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Heraklion to Athens usually depart from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Heraklion to Athens route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 18m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Heraklion to Athens. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $109 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $142, a difference of $33.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Heraklion and Athens. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Parthenon. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Heraklion to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hahn Air Systems: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You can travel on the subway Line M3 operated by OASA, which can travel on this route in around 42 minutes and some trains depart from the airport every 30 mins or so. You will also find around 8 different car rental companies operating at this airport if you would prefer a rental car for this trip.

Since Greece is a party to the Schengen Agreement, there is no need to get any additional visas when traveling for up to 90 days in any of the countries that are party to the agreement. It is important to have the original visa you obtained when you entered the Schengen area when you make this particular flight.

Aegean Airlines has implemented several sustainability initiatives to reduce its environmental impact like focusing on optimizing its fuel efficiency by implementing various operational measures. This includes efficient flight planning, advanced aircraft maintenance practices, and continuous pilot training to minimize fuel consumption and emissions. Aegean Airlines offers its passengers the option to offset the carbon emissions generated by their flights through the "Carbon Offsetting" program.

Lufthansa offers a service called Lufthansa Unaccompanied Minors for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old. Lufthansa provides trained staff members who will accompany and assist the child throughout their journey. There is typically an additional fee for the Unaccompanied Minors service.