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Cheap Flights to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

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Heraklion.111 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Dublin on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 111 €, select.
Heraklion.141 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Dublin on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 141 €, select.
Heraklion.145 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Dublin on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 145 €, select.
Heraklion.148 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb, returning Sat, 28 Mar.Return flight with Lufthansa and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dublin on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 148 €, select.
Heraklion.153 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Corendon Airlines Europe.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Dublin on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Corendon Airlines Europe, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 153 €, select.
Heraklion.154 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Dublin on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 154 €, select.
Heraklion.154 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Feb, returning Sat, 14 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dublin on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 14 Feb, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 154 €, select.
Heraklion.161 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Dec, returning Sat, 13 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dublin on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 13 Dec, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 161 €, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Crete Heraklion

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Crete Heraklion.
Aug
from 182 €
Sep
from 153 €
Oct
from 141 €
Nov
from 163 €
Dec
from 161 €
Jan
from 255 €
Feb
from 154 €
Mar
from 179 €
Apr
from 111 €
May
from 173 €
Jun
from 179 €
Jul
from 230 €

Airports near Heraklion

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Direct flights to Crete Heraklion

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Crete Heraklion is 4 hours and 28 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Dublin.
Currently, Aer Lingus is the only airline that flies direct to Crete Heraklion.
The cheapest month to fly to Crete Heraklion is usually April.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Crete Heraklion but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 28 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Crete Heraklion is 111 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport is Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Heraklion is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aegean Airlines and Aer Lingus offer the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Heraklion.

Flying to Crete Heraklion

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found111 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time4 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineAer Lingus
Average flights per week2

Discover Crete Heraklion

How to find cheap flights to Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • At the moment, 51 € is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Heraklion Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to HER for 111 €.

  • Stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to HER drop, you'll get a notification.

  • We recommend booking around four months before your planned departure. That's when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Heraklion, where Heraklion Airport is located.

  • Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Heraklion. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.

  • If you aren't in a hurry to get to Heraklion, think about going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Heraklion Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Heraklion

  • You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Heraklion in September.

  • To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to HER, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • Travel to Heraklion in August if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to HER, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.

  • Travel in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Heraklion are generally more affordable.

  • Check the weather before you travel. July brings the warmest days in Heraklion, with averages of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 7ºC (45ºF) to 16ºC (61ºF).

  • July gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Heraklion.

  • The wettest time of year is January. Travel then and you can expect to get around six days of rainfall.

Travelling to Heraklion Airport (HER): What you need to know

  • Offering direct flights to Heraklion Airport, these top airlines make reaching Heraklion a breeze:

  • If you want to fly with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your HER plane ticket with Ryanair. Up to 53% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled.

  • HER is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to HER. Book a room at one of these stays close to Heraklion Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:

  • Hit the ground running when you collect a car hire in HER. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore parts of Heraklion that most visitors tend to miss.

  • Heraklion Airport delivers consistent on-time performance, with up to 80% of outbound flights completing their journey on schedule. That's good news whether you're flying out to continue your trip or to get home.

  • Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion, Crete, Greece.

Getting to central Heraklion from Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • Central Heraklion is about 3 kilometres from HER.

  • If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to HER, it'll take around 10 minutes to reach the centre.

  • The ride when using public transport takes about 15 minutes.

  • The right hotel can make your trip even better. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Heraklion:

Heraklion highlights

  • Put these popular sights at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Heraklion:

    • Minoan Palace of Knossos: An impressive preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kilometres south-east of the centre.

    • St. Mark's Basilica: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres north of the heart of Heraklion.

How to get to Rethymno from Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • The nearby city of Rethymno is about 88 kilometres from HER. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab usually takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Public transport will bring you to Rethymno in roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Ierapetra

  • Ierapetra is located around 64 kilometres from Heraklion Airport. If that's where you're going, the ride by public transport takes about 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • Making the trip by car will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.

Explore more of Greece

  • There's loads more of Greece ready to be uncovered. About 105 kilometres west of Heraklion, set out for Chania. What not to miss? Start with Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay. The most conveniently located airport for this city is Chania International Airport (CHQ).

  • Rethymno might just become one of your favourite stops in Greece. You'll find it roughly 64 kilometres west of Heraklion. Rethymnon Old Town, Venetian Harbour and Rethymno Beach are visitor favourites.

  • Round out your journey with Kos. Roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Heraklion, Christina 3 Island Cruise, Ancient Agora and Castle of the Knight of Saint John make the trip worthwhile.

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