Cheap flights from Nur-Sultan to Heraklion from £168

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2 stops
Thu, Sep 10
Astana NQZHeraklion HER
£168
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Sat, Sep 12
Astana NQZHeraklion HER
£176
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2 stops
Sun, Sep 13
Astana NQZHeraklion HER
£215
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 9
Astana NQZHeraklion HER
£223
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3 stops
Sun, Sep 13
Astana NQZHeraklion HER
£234
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Thu, Sep 10
Astana NQZHeraklion HER
£247
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Sat, Sep 12 – Wed, Sep 16
Astana NQZHeraklion HER
£382
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Sat, Sep 12 – Wed, Sep 16
Astana NQZHeraklion HER
£403
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2 stops
Sat, Sep 12 – Wed, Sep 16
Astana NQZHeraklion HER
£406
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2 stops
Sat, Sep 12 – Thu, Sep 17
Astana NQZHeraklion HER
£408
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Sat, Sep 12 – Wed, Sep 16
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£412
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Sat, Sep 12 – Wed, Sep 16
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£428
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£168

Cheapest round-trip

£382

Average round-trip

£626

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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

€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
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Arrive to
Heraklion International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Astana to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo

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
327
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
29 Aug
25°C20°C
5 Sep
32°C22°C
Sunday
30 Aug
27°C21°C
6 Sep
28°C22°C
Monday
31 Aug
27°C21°C
7 Sep
28°C22°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
28°C21°C
8 Sep
30°C23°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
29°C21°C
9 Sep
28°C20°C
Thursday
3 Sep
29°C22°C
10 Sep
28°C19°C
Friday
4 Sep
30°C23°C
11 Sep
29°C21°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, Pegasus, and SKY express. Astana and Heraklion have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Astana?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Astana and London, Almaty, Belfast, Manchester, Baku, Tashkent, Tel Aviv, Petropavl, New Delhi, Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, Tbilisi, Shymkent, Budapest, Oral, Warsaw, Prague, Riga, New York, Dushanbe.

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 Astana?

The main airport in Astana is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. It is also served by Sary-Arka.

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 Astana and Heraklion?

Currently, you can fly between Astana and Heraklion with Aegean, Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, Pegasus, SKY express.

When’s the best time to travel between Astana and Heraklion?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Astana 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 Astana and Heraklion?

Traveling between Astana 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 Astana?

There are a number of airports in and around Astana. The main one is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport and other nearby airports include Sary-Arka

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 Astana and Heraklion depart?

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