$55 Find Cheap Flights from Prague to Heraklion - Compare and Save

Only Smartwings operates flights between Prague and Heraklion.

Flights from Prague to Heraklion usually depart from Václav Havel Prague (PRG) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

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

• Smartwings: 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 Prague to Heraklion.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $183 round-trip via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared to $392 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Smartwings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Prague to Heraklion most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 5% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Prague to Heraklion route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $348 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $400, a difference of $52. 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 Prague to Heraklion route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Prague to Heraklion flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from Prague to Heraklion takes 2h 50m, covering 1,157 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:55 am and lands at 7:45 am
• Latest: departs at 7:20 pm and lands at 10:10 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% below the route average of $368. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

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.

One-way fares from Prague to Heraklion are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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 Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 03m, compared with 5h 47m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 5h 55m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Prague (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 Prague to Heraklion range from $303 to $448, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $303 counts as a good deal.