Cheap flights from Chennai to Heraklion from £255

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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8
Chennai MAAHeraklion HER
£255
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Mon, Jun 8
Chennai MAAHeraklion HER
£264
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Mon, Jun 8
Chennai MAAHeraklion HER
£270
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Thu, Jun 4
Chennai MAAHeraklion HER
£273
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Sat, Jun 6
Chennai MAAHeraklion HER
£280
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Thu, Jun 4
Chennai MAAHeraklion HER
£284
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Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
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£506
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Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
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£512
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Mon, Jun 8 – Thu, Jun 11
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Mon, Jun 8 – Thu, Jun 11
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£255

Cheapest round-trip

£497

Average round-trip

£718

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Etihad Airways

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
Chennai International
Arrive to
Heraklion International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Chennai to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
AegeanAEEA3No
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Gulf Air BahrainGFAGFNo

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
23 May
93%
21°C15°C
30 May
23°C16°C
Sunday
24 May
86%
21°C16°C
31 May
23°C16°C
Monday
25 May
89%
21°C17°C
1 Jun
24°C16°C
Tuesday
26 May
21°C16°C
2 Jun
24°C16°C
Wednesday
27 May
23°C16°C
3 Jun
25°C17°C
Thursday
28 May
24°C18°C
4 Jun
25°C18°C
Friday
29 May
23°C17°C
5 Jun
72%
28°C19°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Aegean, IndiGo Airlines, Ryanair, and Gulf Air Bahrain. Chennai and Heraklion have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and London, Singapore, Dubai, Bengaluru, Manchester, Mumbai, Colombo, Bangkok, New Delhi, Phuket City, Bali, Birmingham, Port Blair, Muscat, Kochi, Kuala Lumpur, Goa, Melbourne, Hyderabad, Varanasi.
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 Chennai?
The main airport in Chennai is Chennai International. It is also served by Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.
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 Chennai and Heraklion?
Currently, you can fly between Chennai and Heraklion with Etihad Airways, Aegean, IndiGo Airlines, Ryanair, Gulf Air Bahrain.
When’s the best time to travel between Chennai and Heraklion?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chennai 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 Chennai and Heraklion?
Traveling between Chennai 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 Chennai?
There are a number of airports in and around Chennai. The main one is Chennai International and other nearby airports include Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry
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 Chennai and Heraklion depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chennai and Heraklion arrive?
What time do flights between Chennai and Heraklion depart?
What time do flights between Chennai and Heraklion arrive?

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