Cheap flights from Baghdad to Heraklion from £311

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2 stops
Sat, May 2
Baghdad BGWHeraklion HER
£311
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Baghdad BGWHeraklion HER
£338
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Sat, May 2
Baghdad BGWHeraklion HER
£376
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Sat, May 2
Baghdad BGWHeraklion HER
£377
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Mon, May 4
Baghdad BGWHeraklion HER
£384
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Baghdad BGWHeraklion HER
£406
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£579
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£311

Cheapest round-trip

£573

Average round-trip

£921

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Gulf Air Bahrain

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
Baghdad International
Arrive to
Heraklion International
Average flights per week
38
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Baghdad to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Gulf Air BahrainGFAGFNo
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
AegeanAEEA3No
SKY expressSEHGQNo
TransaviaTRAHVNo

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
11 Apr
18°C10°C
18 Apr
89%
14°C13°C
Sunday
12 Apr
17°C11°C
19 Apr
85%
16°C12°C
Monday
13 Apr
20°C11°C
20 Apr
19°C11°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
21°C14°C
21 Apr
18°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
23°C15°C
22 Apr
75%
17°C14°C
Thursday
16 Apr
19°C15°C
23 Apr
77%
17°C13°C
Friday
17 Apr
87%
16°C14°C
24 Apr
80%
19°C11°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Gulf Air Bahrain, Royal Jordanian, Aegean, SKY express, and Transavia. Baghdad and Heraklion have 38 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Baghdad?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Baghdad and London, Manchester, Glasgow, Istanbul, Jeddah, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Helsinki, Belfast, Muscat, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Amman, Bucharest, Brussels, Dubai, Budapest, Berlin, Cairo, Rome.
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 Baghdad?
The main airport in Baghdad is Baghdad International. It is also served by Baghdad International, Al Najaf International.
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 Baghdad and Heraklion?
Currently, you can fly between Baghdad and Heraklion with Gulf Air Bahrain, Royal Jordanian, Aegean, SKY express, Transavia.
When’s the best time to travel between Baghdad and Heraklion?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Baghdad 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 Baghdad and Heraklion?
Traveling between Baghdad 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 Baghdad?
There are a number of airports in and around Baghdad. The main one is Baghdad International and other nearby airports include Baghdad International, Al Najaf International
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 Baghdad and Heraklion depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Baghdad and Heraklion arrive?
What time do flights between Baghdad and Heraklion depart?
What time do flights between Baghdad and Heraklion arrive?

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