Cheap flights from Heraklion
Air travel from Heraklion is operated through Heraklion Airport, located just 3 km from the city center. Its extensive route network includes many scheduled flights connecting the island to major European cities. Among the most popular destinations are Athens with 196 weekly departures, London (122 flights), and Frankfurt, with over 100 aircraft departing every week. Flights to Paris and other major aviation hubs also enjoy steady demand.
Flights from this region are provided by 76 airlines, ensuring a wide selection of fares and flight schedules for passengers. The leading carriers by flight volume are Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and the German carrier Condor. To prepare for your trip, you can browse a city travel guide or check the current weather for your travel dates. Below are city cards with convenient filters to help you explore available options and choose the best route.
Heraklion — Athens
Heraklion — Naxos
Heraklion — Mykonos
Heraklion — Rhodes
Heraklion — Fira
Heraklion — Hanover
Heraklion — Milan
Heraklion — Thessaloniki
Heraklion — Linz
Heraklion — Larnaca
Heraklion — Cologne
Heraklion — Bordeaux
Flight insights from Heraklion
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Heraklion — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Heraklion are Athens, London and Frankfurt am Main. Athens leads with around 196 flights a week.
- Athens196 flights/week
- London122 flights/week
- Frankfurt am Main101 flights/week
- Dusseldorf87 flights/week
- Paris86 flights/week
Top countries
Most direct flights from Heraklion head to Germany, Greece and United Kingdom. Germany alone accounts for about 30% of all direct routes.
- Germanyavg $72
- Greeceavg $34
- United Kingdomavg $84
- Franceavg $69
- Netherlandsavg $97
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from Heraklion range from Athens at $31 to Paris at $78 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Athensfrom $31
- Londonfrom $59
- Frankfurt am Mainfrom $75
- Dusseldorffrom $61
- Parisfrom $78
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from Heraklion right now are Rome from $27, Mykonos from $28 and Rhodes from $29.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Heraklion is to Dublin at about 4h 33m, followed by Edinburgh (4h 32m) and Manchester (4h 16m).
- Dublin4h 33m
- Edinburgh4h 32m
- Manchester4h 16m
- Leeds4h 14m
- Birmingham4h 10m
Popular destinations from Heraklion
Greece
United Kingdom
Germany
Germany
France
Germany
Israel
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Switzerland
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Belgium
Romania
Greece
United Kingdom
Germany
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Moldova
Austria
Italy
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Czech Republic
Lithuania
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France
Poland
Cyprus
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Albania
Turkey
Estonia
Switzerland
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Romania
Italy
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Serbia
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Hungary
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GreeceFrequently asked questions
- How many destinations are available from Heraklion?
- Currently, the schedule features over 15 key destinations, with the total route network covering dozens of cities. Passengers can choose from popular European capitals as well as regional centers in Greece and neighboring countries.
- What are the most popular destinations from Heraklion?
- The highest number of flights are to Athens (196 weekly departures) and London (122 flights). Flights to German cities such as Frankfurt and Düsseldorf are also in high demand, with 101 and 87 weekly flights respectively.
- How many airlines fly from Heraklion?
- Regular air service is provided by 76 airlines. The largest carriers include Aegean Airlines and Sky Express, while international flights are often operated by Easy jet and Eurowings.
- Which airports serve Heraklion?
- The primary hub is Heraklion Airport, located just 3 km from the city center. This makes transfers to the terminal quick and convenient for most travelers.
- How can I find cheap tickets from Heraklion?
- To find great deals, we recommend using the interest filters on this page, which help you compare offers from different carriers, including TUI fly Germany or Transavia. Booking several months before departure usually allows you to save significantly on flight costs.
- Where else can I fly with a direct flight?
- In addition to major hubs, there are connections to destinations such as Munich (84 weekly flights), Tel Aviv (79 flights), and Thessaloniki (36 flights). This opens up wide opportunities for planning both business trips and vacations.