Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Heraklion from £241

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2 stops
Sat, Jun 6
Abu Dhabi AUHHeraklion HER
£241
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Sun, Jun 7
Abu Dhabi AUHHeraklion HER
£299
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Sun, Jun 7
Abu Dhabi AUHHeraklion HER
£299
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Tue, Jun 2
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£300
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Wed, Jun 3
Abu Dhabi AUHHeraklion HER
£302
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Tue, Jun 2
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Fri, Jun 5 – Tue, Jun 9
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£500
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Sun, Jun 7 – Thu, Jun 11
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£507
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Fri, Jun 5 – Tue, Jun 9
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£511
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Sun, Jun 7 – Thu, Jun 11
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£515
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£241

Cheapest round-trip

£500

Average round-trip

£744

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aegean

Getting from Heraklion airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus.

Heraklion is served by Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), located just 5 km east of the city center. This makes airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick and straightforward. Transport options include public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times are generally short, though traffic during peak tourist season can cause delays.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

ticket price varies if purchased onboard

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

metered; night surcharge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

10-20 min

pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families or groups

10-20 min

daily rate; varies by season

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Crete independently

10-20 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bus Line 1 connects the airport to the city center, stopping at key locations including the port and central bus station.
  • Taxis are metered with official rates; confirm the fare before departure.
  • Ride-hailing availability may be limited compared to larger cities.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Heraklion

Depart from
Zayed International Airport
Arrive to
Heraklion International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Gulf Air BahrainGFAGFNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo
EgyptairMSRMSYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Heraklion

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C9°C
February15°C9°C
March16°C10°C
April19°C13°C
May23°C16°C
June27°C20°C
July29°C22°C
August29°C23°C
September27°C21°C
October23°C18°C
November19°C15°C
December16°C11°C
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
325
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
25°C16°C
23 May
86%
21°C15°C
Sunday
17 May
24°C16°C
24 May
23°C15°C
Monday
18 May
23°C15°C
25 May
24°C16°C
Tuesday
19 May
22°C15°C
26 May
79%
24°C17°C
Wednesday
20 May
21°C14°C
27 May
87%
23°C18°C
Thursday
21 May
21°C15°C
28 May
88%
24°C18°C
Friday
22 May
88%
21°C15°C
29 May
24°C17°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air Bahrain, SKY express, and Egyptair. Abu Dhabi and Heraklion have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Amman, Medina, Birmingham, Cairo, Baku, Kutaisi, Colombo, Tashkent, Vienna, Riyadh, Mumbai, Larnaca, Dammam, Kochi, Istanbul, Glasgow, Belfast.
What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Amsterdam, Glasgow, Belfast, Larnaca, Bucharest, Budapest, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Sofia, Milan, Belgrade.
Which airports are there in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is mainly served by Zayed International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Abu Dhabi Yas Island SPB.
What airports are near Abu Dhabi?
The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Sohar.
What airports are near Heraklion?
The main airport in Heraklion is Heraklion International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.
Which airlines fly between Abu Dhabi and Heraklion?
Currently, you can fly between Abu Dhabi and Heraklion with Aegean, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air Bahrain, SKY express, Egyptair.
When’s the best time to travel between Abu Dhabi and Heraklion?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Abu Dhabi and Heraklion, 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.
What flights operate between Abu Dhabi and Heraklion?
Traveling between Abu Dhabi and Heraklion, 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.
How many airports are there near Abu Dhabi?
There are a number of airports in and around Abu Dhabi. The main one is Zayed International Airport and other nearby airports include Dubai International, Sharjah International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Sohar
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