Cheap flights from Cairo to Heraklion from £141

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Wed, Jun 10
Cairo CAIHeraklion HER
£141
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Tue, Jun 9
Cairo CAIHeraklion HER
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Sat, Jun 13
Cairo CAIHeraklion HER
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Sun, Jun 14
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Thu, Jun 11
Cairo CAIHeraklion HER
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£141

Cheapest round-trip

£276

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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
Cairo International
Arrive to
Heraklion International
Average flights per week
346
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Cairo to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
EgyptairMSRMSYes
SKY expressSEHGQNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
RyanairRYRFRNo

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
30 May
23°C17°C
6 Jun
25°C18°C
Sunday
31 May
25°C17°C
7 Jun
25°C17°C
Monday
1 Jun
26°C17°C
8 Jun
87%
23°C18°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
26°C17°C
9 Jun
24°C18°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
26°C17°C
10 Jun
25°C18°C
Thursday
4 Jun
26°C18°C
11 Jun
25°C18°C
Friday
5 Jun
26°C17°C
12 Jun
27°C19°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Egyptair, SKY express, Turkish Airlines, and Ryanair. Cairo and Heraklion have 346 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairo and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Birmingham, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Medina, Riyadh, Aswan, Luxor, Amman, Glasgow, Madrid, Dubai, Istanbul, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Bristol, Dammam, Abu Dhabi.
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.
Which airports are there in Cairo?
Cairo is mainly served by Cairo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Cairo West Airport.
What airports are near Cairo?
The main airport in Cairo is Cairo International. It is also served by Borg El Arab.
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 Cairo and Heraklion?
Currently, you can fly between Cairo and Heraklion with Aegean, Egyptair, SKY express, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairo and Heraklion?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairo 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 Cairo and Heraklion?
Traveling between Cairo 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 Cairo?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairo. The main one is Cairo International and other nearby airports include Borg El Arab
How many airports are there near Heraklion?
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