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$49+ Cheap flights from Athens to Heraklion (ATH - HER)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — HER
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Tue 3/10
Tue 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Athens Eleftherios V. to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. are usually found in November or May, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Athens to Heraklion
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to Heraklion. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 8, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/196:35 am
ATH
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HER
Nonstop0h 55m
Aegean Airlines
Tue 5/269:55 pm
HER
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ATH
Nonstop0h 50m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/5$81
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:55 am
ATH
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HER
Nonstop0h 55m
Aegean Airlines
Sun 9/611:30 pm
HER
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ATH
Nonstop0h 50m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/8$82
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:40 am
ATH
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HER
Nonstop0h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/169:45 pm
HER
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ATH
Nonstop0h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$83
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/37:55 am
ATH
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HER
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/39:45 pm
HER
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ATH
Nonstop0h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$84
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:10 am
ATH
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HER
Nonstop0h 50m
Sky Express
Wed 3/119:45 pm
HER
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ATH
Nonstop0h 50m
Sky Express
Deal found 2/8$85
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/146:35 am
ATH
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HER
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1910:25 pm
HER
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ATH
Nonstop0h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$86
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/127:55 am
ATH
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HER
Nonstop0h 55m
Aegean Airlines
Sun 3/158:10 am
HER
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ATH
Nonstop0h 50m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/5$87
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/136:35 am
ATH
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HER
Nonstop0h 55m
Aegean Airlines
Mon 5/1811:20 pm
HER
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ATH
Nonstop0h 50m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/8$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/247:10 am
ATH
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HER
Nonstop0h 50m
Sky Express
Thu 3/269:45 pm
HER
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ATH
Nonstop0h 50m
Sky Express
Deal found 2/8$89
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:35 am
ATH
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HER
Nonstop0h 55m
Aegean Airlines
Thu 9/106:00 am
HER
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ATH
Nonstop0h 50m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/7$90
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/156:35 am
ATH
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HER
Nonstop0h 55m
Aegean Airlines
Fri 5/1511:20 pm
HER
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ATH
Nonstop0h 50m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/5$91
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:35 am
ATH
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HER
Nonstop0h 55m
Aegean Airlines
Tue 5/511:20 pm
HER
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ATH
Nonstop0h 50m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/5$92

Find flight deals from Athens to Heraklion

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Athens (ATH) to Heraklion (HER). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$81
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$49
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$119

Good round-trip deal

$87 or less

Good one-way deal

$67 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Athens to Heraklion that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Athens to Heraklion that are best for you.

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AthensHeraklion

ATH - HER

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/8

7:10 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 3/15

9:45 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$85

AthensHeraklion

ATH - HER

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/14

6:35 am-7:30 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 5/19

10:25 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$86

AthensHeraklion

ATH - HER

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/13

6:35 am-7:30 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 5/18

9:55 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$88

AthensHeraklion

ATH - HER

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/27

6:35 am-7:30 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 5/5

11:20 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$92

AthensHeraklion

ATH - HER

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 7/12

6:35 am-7:30 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 7/17

11:20 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$97

AthensHeraklion

ATH - HER

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 7/18

11:45 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 7/21

11:20 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$98

AthensHeraklion

ATH - HER

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 7/5

6:35 am-7:30 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 7/7

9:55 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$98

AthensHeraklion

ATH - HER

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 6/19

6:35 am-7:30 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$49

AthensHeraklion

ATH - HER

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 6/15

7:10 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$51

AthensHeraklion

ATH - HER

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/27

6:35 am-7:30 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$54

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Compare providers for flights from Athens to Heraklion

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Athens to Heraklion in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Athens-Heraklion flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Athens-Heraklion flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Athens-Heraklion flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Athens-Heraklion flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Athens-Heraklion flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Athens to Heraklion

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Heraklion from Athens with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Athens to Heraklion

How far ahead should I book a flight from Athens to Heraklion?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Athens to Heraklion. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Athens to Heraklion is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Athens to Heraklion?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Heraklion (average of $48). Flying from Athens to Heraklion in August is currently the most expensive (average of $82). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ATH to HER?

Find hourly flight availability from Athens to Heraklion. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 8, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Athens to Heraklion in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Athens to Heraklion?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Athens to Heraklion. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Athens to Heraklion flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Heraklion

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heraklion. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heraklion. Reviews last updated February 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines and Sky Express from Athens to Heraklion have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
850 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mandy,Dec 2025

ATH - RIX

You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
850 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
850 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mandy,Dec 2025

ATH - RIX

You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable
Sky Express
7.6
Good
121 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
850 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mandy,Dec 2025

ATH - RIX

You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Athens to Heraklion. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Athens to Heraklion?

    You will need to book a flight from Athens Eleftherios V. to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. if you want to fly from Athens to Heraklion. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) on a regular basis. There are 13 flights to Heraklion from the Athens airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from ATH to HER to be around 0h 50m.

  • How popular is this Athens to Heraklion flight route?

    This flight path from Athens Eleftherios V. to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. was viewed by 8 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Athens to Heraklion?

    Departing from Athens to Heraklion will take you 55m. The distance from Athens to Heraklion is about 192 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Athens to Heraklion round-trip?

    Sky Express, at $74, was found to be the cheapest airline from Athens to Heraklion. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Aegean Airlines. Sky Express is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Athens to Heraklion one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sky Express, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $47. Aegean Airlines flights start at $52 while deals on Hahn Air Systems start at $90 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Athens to Heraklion?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Athens to Heraklion on time: Olympic Air (91%), Sky Express (85%), Aegean Airlines (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    The cheapest flight price from Athens to Heraklion is $53. On average you can expect to pay $97. The most popular route, (Athens Eleftherios V. - Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.), can usually be booked for $71.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Athens to Heraklion that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Athens to Heraklion flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Athens to Heraklion.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Athens to Heraklion by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Athens to Heraklion?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Heraklion (average of $48). Flying from Athens to Heraklion in August is currently the most expensive (average of $82). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Athens to Heraklion

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Athens to Heraklion. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sky ExpressCheapest$74Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aegean AirlinesCheapest$79Average$137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%

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