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3 airlines operate flights between Heraklion and Thessaloniki. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Ryanair

Flights from Heraklion to Thessaloniki usually depart from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) and arrive at Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

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

• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Heraklion to Thessaloniki.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $142 round-trip, compared to $191 via a layover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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 A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Hahn Air Systems. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Heraklion to Thessaloniki 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 16% on the Heraklion to Thessaloniki route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $139 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $164, a difference of $25. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Thessaloniki route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 22 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Heraklion to Thessaloniki flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 6:42 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:07 am.

The flight takes about 1h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $146. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Heraklion to Thessaloniki takes 1h 12m, covering 377 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.

One-way fares from Heraklion to Thessaloniki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $38, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Aegean Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Heraklion to Thessaloniki flights are:

• Aegean Airlines: 82% on time
• Ryanair: 80% on time
• Sky Express: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 81% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport (SKG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Record go
· Centauro
· GREEN MOTION
· ABBYCAR
· Ok Mobility

Round-trip flights from Heraklion to Thessaloniki range from $109 to $185, with an average of $146 over the past 12 months. Anything below $109 counts as a good deal.