Key facts about the city and the routes found in recent fare data.
Country
Greece
City IATA code
HER
Airports in fare data
1
Population
No data
Time zone
Europe/Athens
Cities with direct flights
20
Airlines in fare data
40
Compare up to ten of the lowest recent fares to Heraklion, for domestic and international routes.
Prices are based on searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours and are not a public offer.
Current data shows direct routes to Heraklion from 10 cities: Basel, Switzerland/Mulhouse, Athens, Warsaw, Munich, Thessaloniki, Mikonos, Dusseldorf, Tirana, Berlin, and Kos. A complete timetable is available for 3 of 10 routes; observed offer dates are shown for the others. 3 routes offer a choice of several airlines.
Flight days and minimum fares are enriched with cached route data when available. Otherwise, we show the currently observed offers.
Recent searches found direct offers from Basel, Switzerland/Mulhouse to Heraklion with these airlines: EasyJet. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
All airlines serving Athens — Heraklion operate daily direct flights: Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly every day.
The airlines on the Warsaw — Heraklion route each fly on specific days: LOT Polish Airlines flies on Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday. Wizz Air flies on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Virgin Australia only flies on Saturday.
Recent searches found direct offers from Munich to Heraklion with these airlines: Condor. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
A few airlines fly the Thessaloniki — Heraklion route, but only one operates daily: Sky Express flies every day. Ryanair only flies on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Recent searches found direct offers from Mikonos to Heraklion with these airlines: Olympic Air. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Dusseldorf to Heraklion with these airlines: Eurowings. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Tirana to Heraklion with these airlines: Sky Express. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Berlin to Heraklion with these airlines: OpenSkies. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Recent searches found direct offers from Kos to Heraklion with these airlines: Olympic Air. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Compare cached monthly fares to Heraklion for 10 departure cities over the next year. Routes without saved price data are not shown.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Basel, Switzerland/Mulhouse to Heraklion. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Athens to Heraklion. Open the route page for full flight details.
Flight costs from Athens to Heraklion climb toward the middle of the period, then start to drop. By choosing the right dates, you can save noticeably.
Prices rise from January 2027 to July 2027 (+38%), then decline from July 2027 to October 2027 (17%). The cheapest tickets are in January 2027–April 2027 (averaging $51), while the priciest are in July 2027–August 2027 ($63).
For savings, plan your flight for January 2027–April 2027 — you could save up to 20%. Try to avoid July 2027–August 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 10.3%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Munich to Heraklion. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Istanbul to Heraklion. Open the route page for full flight details.
Ticket prices for Istanbul — Heraklion are higher at the start and end of the period but lowest in the middle. This creates a convenient window for booking at a reduced price.
Prices fall from February 2027 to June 2027 (39%), then rise from June 2027 to September 2027 (+84%). The best period is May 2027–June 2027 ($62), the most expensive is November 2026–December 2026 ($101).
The best time to buy is May 2027–June 2027, when prices are at their lowest. This can save you up to 39% compared to the expensive months (November 2026–December 2026).
Monthly price variation is 17.7%. On this route, your departure date noticeably affects the cost, and choosing wisely can lead to real savings.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Thessaloniki to Heraklion. Open the route page for full flight details.
On the Thessaloniki — Heraklion route, ticket prices are stable. Whichever month you choose, the difference will be minimal.
There is a slight difference: it's a bit cheaper in November 2026–December 2026 (averaging $69) and slightly more in December 2026–June 2027 ($77). But overall, the difference is small.
On this route, you don't need to target specific months — prices are stable. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive period is only 10%. Book whenever it's convenient.
Monthly price variation is just 8.8%. Ticket costs on this route are among the most predictable.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Kerkyra to Heraklion. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Mikonos to Heraklion. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Dusseldorf to Heraklion. Open the route page for full flight details.
Tickets from Dusseldorf to Heraklion are getting more expensive each month. From November 2026 to February 2027, the increase reached 89%, with prices now at $136. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to February 2027 — up 89%. The best time to fly is November 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $103. In December 2026–February 2027, tickets cost around $135.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in November 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 24% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 26.3%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Tirana to Heraklion. Open the route page for full flight details.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Warsaw to Heraklion. Open the route page for full flight details.
Prices on the Warsaw — Heraklion route are unpredictable: costs change from month to month with no clear pattern. Still, even here some periods are more affordable than others.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is July 2027–August 2027 — averaging $95. The most expensive is August 2027–October 2027 ($110). The difference reaches 14%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is July 2027–August 2027, where you can save up to 14%.
Price spread on this route is 18.2%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
Airports in Heraklion provide convenient connections to other regions and countries. Below you can find details about their location, facilities, and transport options to choose the best airport for arriving in or departing from Heraklion.
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Concise answers based on city details and fares found in recent searches.
The lowest recent price in our data is $47. The live price may change when you search.
Recent fare data contains 1 destination airport codes for Heraklion. The airport section above has detailed information.
Recent offers include direct flights from 20 cities operated by 11 airlines. Availability depends on the date.
They come from searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours. Treat them as a guide: the final price is confirmed by a new search.