Cheap flights from Melbourne to Heraklion from £439

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2 stops
Mon, Sep 7
Melbourne MELHeraklion HER
£439
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Thu, Sep 10
Melbourne MELHeraklion HER
£460
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2 stops
Tue, Sep 8
Melbourne MELHeraklion HER
£461
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2 stops
Sat, Sep 12
Melbourne MELHeraklion HER
£524
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2 stops
Thu, Sep 10
Melbourne MELHeraklion HER
£533
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2 stops
Tue, Sep 8
Melbourne MELHeraklion HER
£540
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Tue, Sep 8 – Mon, Sep 14
Melbourne MELHeraklion HER
£1,066
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Tue, Sep 8 – Mon, Sep 14
Melbourne MELHeraklion HER
£1,090
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2 stops
Thu, Sep 10 – Tue, Sep 15
Melbourne MELHeraklion HER
£1,104
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2 stops
Thu, Sep 10 – Tue, Sep 15
Melbourne MELHeraklion HER
£1,127
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Tue, Sep 8 – Mon, Sep 14
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£1,129
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Tue, Sep 8 – Mon, Sep 14
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£1,153
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£439

Cheapest round-trip

£1,066

Average round-trip

£1,088

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

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
ScootTGWTRNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

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
29 Aug
25°C20°C
5 Sep
32°C22°C
Sunday
30 Aug
27°C21°C
6 Sep
28°C22°C
Monday
31 Aug
27°C21°C
7 Sep
28°C22°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
28°C21°C
8 Sep
30°C23°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
29°C21°C
9 Sep
28°C20°C
Thursday
3 Sep
29°C22°C
10 Sep
28°C19°C
Friday
4 Sep
30°C23°C
11 Sep
29°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Heraklion. The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, SKY express, and China Eastern Airlines. Melbourne and Heraklion have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.

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 Melbourne?

Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.

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 Melbourne and Heraklion?

Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Heraklion with Aegean, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, SKY express, China Eastern Airlines.

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

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

Traveling between Melbourne 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 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 Melbourne and Heraklion depart?

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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

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

What time do flights between Melbourne and Heraklion depart?

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