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Only Aegean Airlines operates flights between Heraklion and Thera.

Flights from Heraklion to Thera usually depart from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) and arrive at Thera Santorini (JTR).

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $144 round-trip, compared to $252 via a layover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$73 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Heraklion to Thera pass through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 51% on the Heraklion to Thera route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $149 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $304, a difference of $155. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:20 pm and lands at 5:00 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:30 pm and lands at 5:10 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 40m.

A nonstop flight from Heraklion to Thera takes 0h 40m, covering 75 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $173 to $782. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Heraklion to Thera are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 60% above the typical average for this route.

Thera Santorini Airport (JTR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CarQ
• Centauro
• Europcar
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Exer Rent a Car

Round-trip flights from Heraklion to Thera range from $184 to $224, with an average of $203 over the past 12 months. Anything below $184 counts as a good deal.