Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Heraklion to Athens

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Heraklion to Athens, including SKY express, AEGEAN, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AEGEAN.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Heraklion to Athens according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Heraklion to Athens in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 36, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 96.

Displayed flight fares from Heraklion to Athens are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Heraklion to Athens Flight Details

The distance between Heraklion and Athens is approximately 309.07km. It takes around 53 minutes on average to fly from Heraklion to Athens. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 36
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 96
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance309.07km
Average flight time53 minutes
Popular airlineSKY express
Flight statistics for the Heraklion–Athens route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Heraklion to Athens

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Heraklion to Athens?

Average price of one-way flights from Heraklion to Athens purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion to Athens is May, with an average price of AU$ 51. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically August, with an average price of up to AU$ 149.

AU$ 149
AU$ 100
AU$ 51
AU$ 2
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 83
    Mar
  • AU$ 71
    Apr
  • AU$ 51
    May
  • AU$ 86
    Jun
  • AU$ 97
    Jul
  • AU$ 149
    Aug
  • AU$ 103
    Sep
  • AU$ 92
    Oct
  • AU$ 70
    Nov
  • AU$ 63
    Dec
  • AU$ 78
    Jan
  • AU$ 107
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Heraklion to Athens?

Average price of round-trip flights from Heraklion to Athens purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Heraklion to Athens are found during January, with an average price of AU$ 197. Conversely, the highest prices are found during July, with an average price of up to AU$ 254.

AU$ 254
AU$ 226
AU$ 197
AU$ 169
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 235
    Mar
  • AU$ 233
    Apr
  • AU$ 210
    May
  • AU$ 202
    Jun
  • AU$ 254
    Jul
  • AU$ 248
    Aug
  • AU$ 221
    Sep
  • AU$ 202
    Oct
  • AU$ 200
    Nov
  • AU$ 222
    Dec
  • AU$ 197
    Jan
  • AU$ 224
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Heraklion to Athens?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Heraklion to Athens on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Heraklion to Athens is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 125
AU$ 109
AU$ 92
AU$ 76
  • AU$ 108
    Mon
  • AU$ 92
    Tue
  • AU$ 92
    Wed
  • AU$ 104
    Thu
  • AU$ 125
    Fri
  • AU$ 107
    Sat
  • AU$ 124
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Heraklion to Athens during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Heraklion to Athens during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from Heraklion to Athens are on Mar 31, with the lowest fare of AU$ 63.

AU$ 70
AU$ 67
AU$ 63
AU$ 60
  • AU$ 63
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 70
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 63
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 70
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 70
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 70
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Heraklion (HER) to Athens (ATH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AEGEAN offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 36 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. HER to ATH on Tue, May 12), while SKY express offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 96 departing on Fri, Mar 27 and returning on Mon, Mar 30.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Heraklion to Athens with the following airlines, including: SKY express AEGEAN Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 53 minutes to fly from Heraklion (HER) to Athens (ATH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Heraklion to Athens is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 70 flight per week flying from Heraklion to Athens. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AEGEAN: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- A3315 (15:09) AEGEAN: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- A3301 (05:58) SKY express: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- GQ211 (08:49)
  • To find best deals on flights from Heraklion to Athens, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, May 12, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 36.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AEGEAN.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Athens travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Heraklion to Athens is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Heraklion to Athens on March 17, 2026 with SKY express, with prices starting at AU$ 26.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Athens, with Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (HER-ATH) is by far the most common option on this route: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
  • The time difference between Athens and Heraklion is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Heraklion toAthens

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Heraklion to Athens?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Heraklion to Athens on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Volotea offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Heraklion to Athens, with an average price of AU$ 93.

AU$ 85
AU$ 93
AU$ 102
AU$ 110
AU$ 118
Volotea
AU$ 93
Volotea
SKY express
AU$ 115
SKY express
AEGEAN
AU$ 118
AEGEAN

Which airlines operate the most flights from Heraklion to Athens?

Data is based on the number of flights from Heraklion to Athens operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, AEGEAN operates the most flights from Heraklion to Athens, with 56 flight per week.

0
28
56
AEGEAN
56
AEGEAN
SKY express
24
SKY express
Etihad Airways
8
Etihad Airways
Emirates
7
Emirates
IndiGo
6
IndiGo
Air Canada
0
Air Canada

How many flights are there each day from Heraklion to Athens?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Heraklion to Athens within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Heraklion to Athens depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday.

71
60
49
38
Highest
61
Mon
49
Tue
54
Wed
54
Thu
71
Fri
62
Sat
55
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.