Cheap flights from Kolkata to Heraklion from £257

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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Kolkata CCUHeraklion HER
£257
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Wed, Jul 29
Kolkata CCUHeraklion HER
£259
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Tue, Jul 28
Kolkata CCUHeraklion HER
£275
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 1
Kolkata CCUHeraklion HER
£279
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Kolkata CCUHeraklion HER
£292
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Wed, Jul 29
Kolkata CCUHeraklion HER
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Sat, Aug 1 – Fri, Aug 7
Kolkata CCUHeraklion HER
£521
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Kolkata CCUHeraklion HER
£524
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 1 – Fri, Aug 7
Kolkata CCUHeraklion HER
£524
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
Kolkata CCUHeraklion HER
£526
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Sat, Aug 1 – Fri, Aug 7
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£528
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£257

Cheapest round-trip

£521

Average round-trip

£557

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
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International
Arrive to
Heraklion International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Kolkata to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
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
325
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
29°C22°C
25 Jul
29°C21°C
Sunday
19 Jul
31°C23°C
26 Jul
27°C20°C
Monday
20 Jul
32°C24°C
27 Jul
28°C20°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
32°C24°C
28 Jul
29°C20°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
35°C25°C
29 Jul
31°C22°C
Thursday
23 Jul
31°C23°C
30 Jul
31°C23°C
Friday
24 Jul
33°C22°C
31 Jul
30°C22°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Air India Limited, Etihad Airways, IndiGo Airlines, and SKY express. Kolkata and Heraklion have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kolkata?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kolkata and New Delhi, London, Mumbai, Bangkok, Birmingham, Phuket City, Dubai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Melbourne, Muscat, Riyadh, Kathmandu, Port Blair, Kuala Lumpur, Kochi, Dhaka, Penang, Chennai, Phnom Penh.
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 Kolkata?
The main airport in Kolkata is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International. It is also served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Barisal, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Jessore.
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 Kolkata and Heraklion?
Currently, you can fly between Kolkata and Heraklion with Aegean, Air India Limited, Etihad Airways, IndiGo Airlines, SKY express.
When’s the best time to travel between Kolkata and Heraklion?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kolkata 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 Kolkata and Heraklion?
Traveling between Kolkata 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 Kolkata?
There are a number of airports in and around Kolkata. The main one is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International and other nearby airports include Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Barisal, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Jessore
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 Kolkata and Heraklion depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kolkata and Heraklion arrive?
What time do flights between Kolkata and Heraklion depart?
What time do flights between Kolkata and Heraklion arrive?

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