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

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flights from Tirana to Heraklion usually depart from Tirana Rinas (TIA) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

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

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 Tirana to Heraklion.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $184 round-trip, compared to $265 via a layover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 42 / ATR 72 variants.

Connecting flights from Tirana to Heraklion most commonly pass through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 98% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 2% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Tirana to Heraklion route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $184 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $234, a difference of $50. 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 Tirana to Heraklion route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 18 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:50 am and lands at 9:41 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 10:51 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 51m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $203. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Tirana to Heraklion takes 1h 51m, covering 513 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $153 to $1,307. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tirana to Heraklion are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $104, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

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.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 47m, compared with 10h 29m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Tirana (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Tirana to Heraklion range from $155 to $252, with an average of $203 over the past 12 months. Anything below $155 counts as a good deal.