Cheap flights from Chania to Heraklion from £80

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Tue, May 26
Chania CHQHeraklion HER
£80
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Tue, May 26
Chania CHQHeraklion HER
£90
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Wed, May 27
Chania CHQHeraklion HER
£99
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Wed, May 27
Chania CHQHeraklion HER
£99
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Wed, May 27
Chania CHQHeraklion HER
£124
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
Chania CHQHeraklion HER
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Sun, May 31 – Tue, Jun 2
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Chania CHQHeraklion HER
£223
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
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Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£80

Cheapest round-trip

£213

Average round-trip

£220

Includes rare itinerary

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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

ticket price varies if purchased onboard

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

metered; night surcharge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

10-20 min

pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families or groups

10-20 min

daily rate; varies by season

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Crete independently

10-20 min

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
Chania International
Arrive to
Heraklion International
Average flights per week
228
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Chania to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
RyanairRYRFRNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
easyJetEZYU2Yes

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
16 May
25°C16°C
23 May
86%
21°C15°C
Sunday
17 May
24°C16°C
24 May
23°C15°C
Monday
18 May
23°C15°C
25 May
24°C16°C
Tuesday
19 May
22°C15°C
26 May
79%
24°C17°C
Wednesday
20 May
21°C14°C
27 May
87%
23°C18°C
Thursday
21 May
21°C15°C
28 May
88%
24°C18°C
Friday
22 May
88%
21°C15°C
29 May
24°C17°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Ryanair, SKY express, Wizz Air Malta, and easyJet. Chania and Heraklion have 228 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chania?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chania and London, Athens, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol, Tirana, Thessaloniki, Copenhagen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Lisbon, Sofia, Rome, Milan, Budapest, Marrakesh, Oslo, Amsterdam.
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 Chania?
The main airport in Chania is Chania International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania 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 Chania and Heraklion?
Currently, you can fly between Chania and Heraklion with Aegean, Ryanair, SKY express, Wizz Air Malta, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Chania and Heraklion?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chania 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 Chania and Heraklion?
Traveling between Chania 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 Chania?
There are a number of airports in and around Chania. The main one is Chania International and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania 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 Chania and Heraklion depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chania and Heraklion arrive?
What time do flights between Chania and Heraklion depart?
What time do flights between Chania and Heraklion arrive?

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