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2 stops
Wed, Nov 25
Edinburgh EDIHeraklion HER
£136
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Sat, Nov 28
Edinburgh EDIHeraklion HER
£140
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2 stops
Wed, Nov 25
Edinburgh EDIHeraklion HER
£141
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2 stops
Sat, Nov 28
Edinburgh EDIHeraklion HER
£156
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2 stops
Fri, Nov 27
Edinburgh EDIHeraklion HER
£157
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Sat, Nov 28 – Thu, Dec 3
Edinburgh EDIHeraklion HER
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Sat, Nov 28 – Thu, Dec 3
Edinburgh EDIHeraklion HER
£251
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Sat, Nov 28 – Tue, Dec 1
Edinburgh EDIHeraklion HER
£259
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Sat, Nov 28 – Tue, Dec 1
Edinburgh EDIHeraklion HER
£276
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Fri, Nov 27 – Tue, Dec 1
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£136

Cheapest round-trip

£239

Average round-trip

£277

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

€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
Edinburgh Airport
Arrive to
Heraklion International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Edinburgh to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
SKY expressSEHGQNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo

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°C17°C
November19°C15°C
December16°C11°C
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
324
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
19%
16°C14°C
14 Nov
22°C14°C
Sunday
8 Nov
15°C11°C
15 Nov
22°C14°C
Monday
9 Nov
13%
16°C9°C
16 Nov
23°C15°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
17%
19°C10°C
17 Nov
23°C17°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
41%
22°C12°C
18 Nov
50%
19°C17°C
Thursday
12 Nov
17%
22°C14°C
19 Nov
67%
19°C16°C
Friday
13 Nov
22°C15°C
20 Nov
71%
19°C14°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Ryanair, easyJet, SKY express, and Lufthansa. Edinburgh and Heraklion have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Belfast, Dublin, Istanbul, Marrakesh, Agadir, Düsseldorf, Tirana, Athens, Barcelona, Cologne, İzmir, Bournemouth, Paris, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Jeddah, Amsterdam, Madrid, Stockholm.

What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Amsterdam, Glasgow, Belfast, Larnaca, Bucharest, Budapest, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Sofia, Milan, Belgrade, Paris.

What airports are near Edinburgh?

The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley.

What airports are near Heraklion?

The main airport in Heraklion is Heraklion International. It is also served by Chania International, Heraklion International, Santorini (Thira) National, Sitia Public.

Which airlines fly between Edinburgh and Heraklion?

Currently, you can fly between Edinburgh and Heraklion with Aegean, Ryanair, easyJet, SKY express, Lufthansa.

When’s the best time to travel between Edinburgh and Heraklion?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Heraklion?

Traveling between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

There are a number of airports in and around Edinburgh. The main one is Edinburgh Airport and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley

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 Chania International, Heraklion International, Santorini (Thira) National, Sitia Public.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Heraklion depart?

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