Cheap flights from Alicante to Heraklion from £61

Cheap flights from Alicante to Heraklion from £61

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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Alicante ALCHeraklion HER
£61
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Tue, May 26
Alicante ALCHeraklion HER
£89
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Mon, May 25
Alicante ALCHeraklion HER
£93
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Mon, May 25
Alicante ALCHeraklion HER
£96
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Fri, May 29
Alicante ALCHeraklion HER
£100
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Sat, May 30
Alicante ALCHeraklion HER
£123
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Mon, May 25 – Wed, May 27
Alicante ALCHeraklion HER
£157
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Fri, May 29 – Wed, Jun 3
Alicante ALCHeraklion HER
£171
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Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
Alicante ALCHeraklion HER
£175
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
Alicante ALCHeraklion HER
£184
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
Alicante ALCHeraklion HER
£187
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£61

Cheapest round-trip

£157

Average round-trip

£184

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

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

€1.50-€2.50 (ticket price varies if purchased onboard)

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

€15-€25 (metered; night surcharge may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

10-20 min

€25-€45 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families or groups

10-20 min

€25-€60 (daily rate; varies by season)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Crete independently

10-20 min

€12-€22 (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
Alicante–Elche
Arrive to
Heraklion International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Alicante to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
AegeanAEEA3No
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
Jet2EXSLSNo

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
9 May
25°C16°C
16 May
24°C18°C
Sunday
10 May
22°C16°C
17 May
76%
20°C16°C
Monday
11 May
25°C17°C
18 May
21°C15°C
Tuesday
12 May
26°C17°C
19 May
22°C14°C
Wednesday
13 May
23°C17°C
20 May
22°C15°C
Thursday
14 May
24°C18°C
21 May
21°C14°C
Friday
15 May
78%
26°C19°C
22 May
21°C14°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Aegean, Wizz Air Malta, and Jet2. Alicante and Heraklion have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Alicante?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Alicante and London, Manchester, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Birmingham, Nottingham, Glasgow, Bristol, Riga, Palma, Majorca, Paris, Inverness, Southampton, Aberdeen, Prague, Bucharest, Chișinău, Warsaw.
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.
What airports are near Alicante?
The main airport in Alicante is Alicante–Elche. It is also served by Ibiza, Valencia, Alicante–Elche, Región de Murcia, Almería, Castellón–Costa Azahar.
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 Alicante and Heraklion?
Currently, you can fly between Alicante and Heraklion with Ryanair, easyJet, Aegean, Wizz Air Malta, Jet2.
When’s the best time to travel between Alicante and Heraklion?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Alicante 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 Alicante and Heraklion?
Traveling between Alicante 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 Alicante?
There are a number of airports in and around Alicante. The main one is Alicante–Elche and other nearby airports include Ibiza, Valencia, Alicante–Elche, Región de Murcia, Almería, Castellón–Costa Azahar
How many airports are there near Heraklion?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Alicante and Heraklion depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Alicante and Heraklion arrive?
What time do flights between Alicante and Heraklion depart?
What time do flights between Alicante and Heraklion arrive?

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