Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Heraklion to Athens?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heraklion and Athens takes around 0.85 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Heraklion and Athens?

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The flight distance between Heraklion and Athens is 309 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Heraklion and Athens?

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Several carriers operate flights between Heraklion and Athens. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Olympic Air, Hahn Air, Volotea, SKY express, Aegean.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and Thessaloniki, London, Larnaca, Berlin, Vienna, Dublin, Munich, Brussels, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Paris, Manchester, Milan, Tirana, Budapest, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Stuttgart, Rhodes.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Thessaloniki, Larnaca, Manchester, Dublin, Santorini, Chania, Edinburgh, Rhodes, Vienna, Mykonos, Brussels, Toronto, Reykjavik, Alexandroupoli, Chios, Birmingham, Bristol, Corfu, Kos.

Question 6

What airports are near Heraklion?

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The main airport in Heraklion is Heraklion International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.

Question 7

What airports are near Athens?

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The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Heraklion and Athens?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Heraklion and Athens thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Heraklion and Athens can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Heraklion and Athens?

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Currently, you can fly between Heraklion and Athens with Aegean, Olympic Air, SKY express, easyJet, Volotea.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Heraklion and Athens?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Heraklion and Athens, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Heraklion and Athens?

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Traveling between Heraklion and Athens, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Heraklion?

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There are a number of airports in and around Heraklion. The main one is Heraklion International and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public

Question 14

How many airports are there near Athens?

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There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Heraklion and Athens depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Heraklion and Athens arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Heraklion and Athens depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Heraklion and Athens arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£25
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£25
Cheapest round-trip	£64
Average round-trip	£81
Nonstop flights in May	£25 – £281

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
SKY express	4	2	4	3	---	2	1
Aegean	4	3	4	3	---	2	---
Olympic Air	3	2	3	4	1	1	1
Volotea	1	1	1	1	1	---	---

Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
SKY express	2	2	2	3	1	3	3
Aegean	2	---	---	2	1	1	2
Olympic Air	2	1	---	2	---	1	---
Volotea	---	1	---	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
SKY express	3	3	4	4	---	1	3
Aegean	1	3	3	2	---	2	---
Olympic Air	3	2	5	2	2	1	1
Volotea	2	1	1	1	2	---	1

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
SKY express	4	5	3	5	1	2	4
Aegean	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Olympic Air	2	1	3	2	3	2	2
Volotea	2	1	1	1	2	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Aegean	AEE	A3	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Olympic Air	OAL	OA	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
SKY express	SEH	GQ	No	0 0
easyJet	EZY	U2	No	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Volotea	VOE	V7	No	Opens 96 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	12°C	7°C
February	14°C	7°C
March	16°C	9°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	16°C
June	29°C	20°C
July	32°C	23°C
August	32°C	23°C
September	28°C	20°C
October	22°C	16°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	14°C	9°C