Cheap flights from Colombo to Heraklion from £296

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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Colombo CMBHeraklion HER
£296
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Wed, Aug 5
Colombo CMBHeraklion HER
£305
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Wed, Aug 5
Colombo CMBHeraklion HER
£312
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Colombo CMBHeraklion HER
£319
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Fri, Jul 31
Colombo CMBHeraklion HER
£321
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Colombo CMBHeraklion HER
£335
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Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
Colombo CMBHeraklion HER
£611
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Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
Colombo CMBHeraklion HER
£617
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Colombo CMBHeraklion HER
£637
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Colombo CMBHeraklion HER
£646
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
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£663
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£296

Cheapest round-trip

£611

Average round-trip

£875

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
SKY expressSEHGQNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No

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 Jul
29°C20°C
18 Jul
27°C21°C
Sunday
12 Jul
30°C20°C
19 Jul
30°C21°C
Monday
13 Jul
30°C22°C
20 Jul
29°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
29°C22°C
21 Jul
30°C22°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
29°C22°C
22 Jul
30°C22°C
Thursday
16 Jul
28°C22°C
23 Jul
32°C24°C
Friday
17 Jul
27°C22°C
24 Jul
34°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Etihad Airways, IndiGo Airlines, SKY express, and Air Arabia. Colombo and Heraklion have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.
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 Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.
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 Colombo and Heraklion?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Heraklion with Aegean, Etihad Airways, IndiGo Airlines, SKY express, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Heraklion?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo 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 Colombo and Heraklion?
Traveling between Colombo 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 Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala
How many airports are there near Heraklion?
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