Cheap flights from İzmir to Heraklion from £117

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Thu, Aug 27
İzmir ADBHeraklion HER
£117
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Thu, Aug 27
İzmir ADBHeraklion HER
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Wed, Aug 26
İzmir ADBHeraklion HER
£135
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Wed, Aug 26
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Thu, Aug 27
İzmir ADBHeraklion HER
£141
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Fri, Aug 28
İzmir ADBHeraklion HER
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£117

Cheapest round-trip

£241

Average round-trip

£314

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

Check-in for a flight from İzmir to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
SunExpressSXSXQNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo

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
327
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
15 Aug
17%
25°C21°C
22 Aug
30°C22°C
Sunday
16 Aug
17%
25°C20°C
23 Aug
32°C23°C
Monday
17 Aug
28°C20°C
24 Aug
33°C24°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
17%
30°C22°C
25 Aug
33°C25°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
30°C22°C
26 Aug
33°C25°C
Thursday
20 Aug
30°C22°C
27 Aug
29°C22°C
Friday
21 Aug
30°C22°C
28 Aug
38%
26°C20°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, SunExpress, and SKY express. İzmir and Heraklion have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from İzmir?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as İzmir and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Istanbul, Bristol, Birmingham, Belfast, Belgrade, Barcelona, Newcastle upon Tyne, Glasgow, Ankara, Amsterdam, Athens, Warsaw, Rome, Dubai, Milan, Baku, Antalya.

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 İzmir?

İzmir is mainly served by Adnan Menderes. But there are other airports nearby, including Cigli Airport.

What airports are near İzmir?

The main airport in İzmir is Adnan Menderes. It is also served by Milas–Bodrum, Dalaman, Mytilene International, Chios Island National, Denizli Çardak, Balıkesir Koca Seyit.

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 İzmir and Heraklion?

Currently, you can fly between İzmir and Heraklion with Aegean, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, SunExpress, SKY express.

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

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

Traveling between İzmir 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 İzmir?

There are a number of airports in and around İzmir. The main one is Adnan Menderes and other nearby airports include Milas–Bodrum, Dalaman, Mytilene International, Chios Island National, Denizli Çardak, Balıkesir Koca Seyit

How many airports are there near Heraklion?

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What time do flights between İzmir and Heraklion depart?

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