Cheap flights to Heraklion
All main flights arrive at Heraklion Airport, which is located just 3 km from the center of Heraklion. The route network covers many destinations, with the most popular being departures from Athens (204 flights per week), Frankfurt (123 flights), and London (118 flights). This variety of routes makes the city one of the key transport hubs in Greece.
Air travel to the region is provided by 80 airlines, ensuring a wide choice of options for travelers. Among the largest carriers, Aegean Airlines and Sky Express stand out, offering the most frequent schedules. Below on this page, you will find departure city cards where you can start a ticket search and view the current how to get there section for your destination.
Milan — Heraklion
Nantes — Heraklion
Marseille — Heraklion
Bucharest — Heraklion
Budapest — Heraklion
London — Heraklion
Lyon — Heraklion
Gdansk — Heraklion
Tirana — Heraklion
Cluj-Napoca — Heraklion
Oradea — Heraklion
Chisinau — Heraklion
Flight insights to Heraklion
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Heraklion — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Heraklion come from Athens, Frankfurt am Main and London. Athens leads with around 204 flights a week.
- Athens204 flights/week
- Frankfurt am Main123 flights/week
- London118 flights/week
- Munich90 flights/week
- Paris89 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Heraklion depart from Germany, Greece and United Kingdom. Germany alone accounts for about 31% of all direct routes.
- Germanyavg $70
- Greeceavg $65
- United Kingdomavg $68
- Franceavg $37
- Netherlandsavg $81
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Heraklion range from Paris at $38 to Frankfurt am Main at $76 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Athensfrom $55
- Frankfurt am Mainfrom $76
- Londonfrom $41
- Munichfrom $64
- Parisfrom $38
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Heraklion from right now are Krakow from $21, Milan from $25 and Rome from $29.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Heraklion is from Dublin at about 4h 33m, followed by Edinburgh (4h 32m) and Manchester (4h 16m).
- Dublin4h 33m
- Edinburgh4h 32m
- Manchester4h 16m
- Leeds4h 14m
- Birmingham4h 10m
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GreeceFrequently asked questions
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Heraklion?
- The largest number of regular flights arrive from Athens (204 flights per week), Frankfurt (123 flights), and London (118 flights). Munich and Paris are also on the list of popular destinations.
- How many airlines operate flights to Heraklion?
- 80 airlines operate flights to this airport. The leaders in terms of traffic volume are Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Condor.
- Which airports receive flights to Heraklion?
- The main and only international airport of the city is Heraklion Airport (HER). It is conveniently located just 3 km from the city limits, allowing you to reach the center quickly.
- How to find cheap tickets to Heraklion?
- To find great deals, we recommend using the departure city cards located below. By comparing flights from different carriers and checking neighboring dates, you can find the best option in terms of price.
- When is the best time to buy flight tickets to Heraklion?
- Since Heraklion is a popular tourist destination, it is worth booking tickets for the summer period 3–6 months in advance. This will allow you to lock in a lower price and choose convenient departure times with major carriers such as Lufthansa or EasyJet.