Cheap flights from Madrid to Heraklion from £76

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1 stop
Wed, Jul 22
Madrid MADHeraklion HER
£76
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Thu, Jul 23
Madrid MADHeraklion HER
£84
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Wed, Jul 22
Madrid MADHeraklion HER
£93
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Thu, Jul 23
Madrid MADHeraklion HER
£93
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
Madrid MADHeraklion HER
£99
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Tue, Jul 21
Madrid MADHeraklion HER
£114
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Sat, Jul 18 – Tue, Jul 21
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£175
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Sat, Jul 18 – Wed, Jul 22
Madrid MADHeraklion HER
£198
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Sat, Jul 18 – Wed, Jul 22
Madrid MADHeraklion HER
£202
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Sat, Jul 18 – Wed, Jul 22
Madrid MADHeraklion HER
£206
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Tue, Jul 21 – Fri, Jul 24
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£222
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Tue, Jul 21 – Thu, Jul 23
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£76

Cheapest round-trip

£175

Average round-trip

£192

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Iberia Airlines

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
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
Arrive to
Heraklion International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Madrid to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
AegeanAEEA3No
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No

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 Iberia Airlines, Aegean, Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air Malta. Madrid and Heraklion have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Rome, Glasgow, Bristol, Tenerife, Belfast, Birmingham, Mexico City, Tel Aviv, Milan, Newcastle upon Tyne, Warsaw, Budapest, Berlin.
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 Madrid?
Madrid is mainly served by Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. But there are other airports nearby, including Torrejon Airport, Cuatro Vientos Airport.
What airports are near Madrid?
The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Salamanca, Valladolid.
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 Madrid and Heraklion?
Currently, you can fly between Madrid and Heraklion with Iberia Airlines, Aegean, Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air Malta.
When’s the best time to travel between Madrid and Heraklion?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Madrid 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 Madrid and Heraklion?
Traveling between Madrid 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 Madrid?
There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Salamanca, Valladolid
How many airports are there near Heraklion?
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