Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Athens and Heraklion takes around 0.89 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Athens and Heraklion?

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The flight distance between Athens and Heraklion is 309 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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, Edinburgh, Manchester, Larnaca, Tirana, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Bristol, Barcelona, Glasgow, Istanbul, Bucharest, Santorini, Newcastle upon Tyne, Crete, Aberdeen, Milan, Paris, Thessaloniki, Kutaisi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Amsterdam, Glasgow, Belfast, Larnaca, Bucharest, Budapest, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Sofia, Milan, Belgrade, Paris.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Athens?

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Athens is mainly served by Athens International. But there are other airports nearby, including Athen Helenikon Airport.

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

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 9

Which airlines fly between Athens and Heraklion?

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Currently, you can fly between Athens and Heraklion with Aegean, SKY express, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Blue Bird Airways.

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Athens 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Athens and Heraklion?

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Traveling between Athens 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Athens?

Accepted Answer

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 13

How many airports are there near Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

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

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Heraklion 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 Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Heraklion 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 Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Athens and Heraklion depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Athens and Heraklion arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Public Bus (Line 1)	15-25 min	€1.50 – €2.50; ticket price varies if purchased onboard	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	10-20 min	€15 – €25; metered; night surcharge may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Private Transfer	10-20 min	€25 – €45; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	families or groups
Rental Car	10-20 min	€25 – €60; daily rate; varies by season	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Crete independently
Ride-hailing (Uber/Beat)	10-20 min	€12 – €22; surge pricing may apply	on-demand (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	14°C	9°C
February	15°C	9°C
March	16°C	10°C
April	19°C	13°C
May	23°C	16°C
June	27°C	20°C
July	29°C	22°C
August	29°C	23°C
September	27°C	21°C
October	23°C	18°C
November	19°C	15°C
December	16°C	11°C

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