Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Athens.
Flights from ATH to HER start at 06:35 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The last departure is at 23:50 with Sky Express. Overall, you can take your pick of 86 weekly Athens International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights.
Your ATH to HER flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Heraklion (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Athens International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
SKY express is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to HER flights. A dependable 80.38% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between ATH and HER include:
Larnaca Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Athens International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is 43 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 62 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from ATH to HER. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to HER.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Athens International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights that leave from Athens International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Athens International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you have a late Athens International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near HER:
Travel at your own speed with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and chase adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Heraklion. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Athens International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to HER around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Heraklion, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its top sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, your itinerary will be busy.

