On this page, you can find and book flights from Basel to Heraklion. The distance between the cities is 1,990 km, and direct flights operate approximately 3 times a week.
Flights are operated by easyJet and easyJet Switzerland. Ticket prices change frequently, so we recommend using the low-fare calendar and the price trend chart to find the best deals.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Basel — Heraklion by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 567 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 567 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Basel → Heraklion, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 337 | low | May | AED 481 | medium | Sep | AED 553 | high |
| Feb | AED 346 | low | Jun | AED 529 | high | Oct | AED 457 | medium |
| Mar | AED 385 | low | Jul | AED 626 | high | Nov | AED 385 | low |
| Apr | AED 433 | medium | Aug | AED 674 | high | Dec | AED 433 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest months in Heraklion are July and August, when the average high reaches 28.7°C. The coolest and rainiest weather occurs in January and February, with temperatures around 9-14°C and precipitation up to 92 mm.
According to current data, the lowest fare was recorded for June, starting AED 384. Ticket demand traditionally increases during the summer season, which is directly reflected in the cost.
For a comfortable vacation, it is optimal to plan your trip for June or September, when the weather is stable and prices are lower than the peak. It is best to avoid the period from December to February due to a high probability of rain.
Two airlines operate on this route, the main ones being easyJet and easyJet Switzerland. Direct flights are available approximately 3 times a week, providing a steady connection between the airports. Details regarding the schedule and specific departure days can be found in the interactive list below.
Flights Basel — Heraklion depart from EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg and EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive at Heraklion Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a distance of 1,990 km, the estimated direct flight time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes, though the exact duration depends on the specific flight and wind conditions.
Regular flights between these cities are provided by the carriers easyJet (U2) and easyJet Switzerland (DS).
Yes, there are direct non-stop flights on this route, operating approximately 3 times a week.
Ticket prices are dynamic and depend on the date of purchase; you can find the current minimum for the upcoming period in the low-fare calendar on this page.
All flights on this route arrive at Heraklion International Airport, "Nikos Kazantzakis" (HER).
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