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 0.85 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?

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Several carriers operate flights between Athens and Heraklion. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Sky Express, Olympic Air.

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, Larnaca, Thessaloniki, Vienna, Santorini, Budapest, Brussels, Milan, Chania, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, Frankfurt, Edinburgh, Rome, New York, Reykjavik, Rhodes, Mykonos, Amsterdam.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and London, Thessaloniki, Manchester, Dublin, Tallinn, Edinburgh, Larnaca, Bristol, Reykjavik, Rhodes, Birmingham, Riga, Alexandroupoli, Brussels, Berlin, Glasgow, Vienna, Toronto, Corfu, Kyiv.

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

What buses and trains depart from Athens?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Athens, including Union Ivkoni, Infobus.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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 12

Which airlines fly between Athens and Heraklion?

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Currently, you can fly between Athens and Heraklion with Olympic Air, Sky Express, Aegean, Ryanair, Lufthansa.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

Is it possible to reach Athens by bus or train?

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Yes, Athens has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Athens, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

What time do 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£43
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£43
Cheapest round-trip	£65
Average round-trip	£86
Nonstop flights in December	£43 – £91

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Olympic Air	OAL	OA	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Sky Express	SEH	GQ	Yes	No
Aegean	AEE	A3	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	Yes	No

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