Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Helsinki to Heraklion?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Helsinki and Heraklion takes around 3.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Helsinki and Heraklion?

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The flight distance between Helsinki and Heraklion is 2780 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Helsinki and Heraklion?

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Several carriers operate flights between Helsinki and Heraklion. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Finnair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Helsinki?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Helsinki and London, Stockholm, Edinburgh, Manchester, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Berlin, Erbil, Barcelona, Baghdad, Oslo, Pristina, Rovaniemi, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Istanbul, Riga, Paris, Jeddah.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?

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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.

Question 6

What airports are near Helsinki?

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The main airport in Helsinki is Helsinki. It is also served by Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala.

Question 7

What airports are near Heraklion?

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

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Helsinki and Heraklion?

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Currently, you can fly between Helsinki and Heraklion with Ryanair, Finnair, Wizz Air, Aegean, Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Question 9

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Helsinki 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Helsinki and Heraklion?

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Traveling between Helsinki 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.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Helsinki?

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There are a number of airports in and around Helsinki. The main one is Helsinki and other nearby airports include Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala

Question 12

How many airports are there near Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

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

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Helsinki, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Helsinki and Heraklion arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Helsinki and Heraklion depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Helsinki, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Helsinki and Heraklion arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£116
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£728
Cheapest round-trip	£255
Average round-trip	£323
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Public Bus (Line 1)	15-25 min	€1.50 – €2.50; ticket price varies if purchased onboard	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	10-20 min	€15 – €25; metered; night surcharge may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Private Transfer	10-20 min	€25 – €45; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	families or groups
Rental Car	10-20 min	€25 – €60; daily rate; varies by season	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Crete independently
Ride-hailing (Uber/Beat)	10-20 min	€12 – €22; surge pricing may apply	on-demand (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Finnair	---	---	---	---	---	---	2
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Sunday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Finnair	---	---	---	---	1	---	2
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Sunday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Finnair	---	---	---	---	---	---	2
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Sunday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
Finnair	FIN	AY	No
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No
Aegean	AEE	A3	No
Norwegian Air Shuttle	NAX	DY	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	14°C	9°C
February	15°C	9°C
March	16°C	10°C
April	19°C	13°C
May	23°C	16°C
June	27°C	20°C
July	29°C	22°C
August	29°C	23°C
September	27°C	21°C
October	23°C	18°C
November	19°C	15°C
December	16°C	11°C

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