HERInternational and domestic flights
Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" (HER). 5 km from Heraklion city · 45 min to Elounda · 70 min to Chania.
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01Airport Info
Heraklion Airport (HER) is Crete's largest airport and the default choice for Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, Lasithi, and luxury stays in Elounda.
More daily domestic frequency than CHQ, plus extensive seasonal European routes. Ideal as your fly-out airport on open-jaw west-to-east itineraries.
02Flight Routes
| From | Frequency | Flight Time | From | Search flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens ATH | 12-18 daily | 50 min | €52 | Search flights Athens to Heraklion (opens in a new tab) |
| London LGW | Daily (May-Oct) | 4h 10m | €95 | Search flights London to Heraklion (opens in a new tab) |
| Frankfurt FRA | Daily (summer) | 3h 15m | €98 | Search flights Frankfurt to Heraklion (opens in a new tab) |
| Rome FCO | 4-6 weekly (summer) | 2h 05m | €79 | Search flights Rome to Heraklion (opens in a new tab) |
Source: Discover Crete flight route data; fares are indicative one-way economy fares.
| City | Airlines | Flight Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| London, UK | easyJet, British Airways | 4h 10m | Seasonal · May-Oct |
| Frankfurt, Germany | Lufthansa, Eurowings | 3h 15m | Seasonal · May-Oct |
| Munich, Germany | Eurowings, Condor | 2h 50m | Seasonal · May-Oct |
| Rome, Italy | Volotea, Aegean | 2h 05m | Seasonal · May-Oct |
03Airlines
A3 · Flag carrier
OA · Regional
GQ · Low-cost
U2 · Low-cost
FR · Low-cost
04Seasonal Pricing
Demand peaks in July, when flights run 15-20 daily at an average of €125.
| Month | Flights/Day | Avg Price | Weather | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 8-12 daily | €52 | 18°C, pleasant | low |
| May | 10-14 daily | €68 | 22°C, warm | medium |
| June | 12-18 daily | €88 | 26°C, hot | high |
| July | 15-20 daily | €125 | 28°C, hot | peak |
| August | 15-20 daily | €128 | 28°C, hot | peak |
| September | 12-16 daily | €78 | 25°C, warm | high |
| October | 8-12 daily | €62 | 21°C, pleasant | medium |
Open-jaw strategy
End your Crete road trip here — drop rental car at HER and fly home.
05Getting There
€2
15min · To Heraklion bus station & port
€15-20
10-15min to main areas
€25-45
10-20min · pre-booked
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