Flights to Heraklion (HER) 2026 | Crete's Main Airport
Compare flights to Heraklion International (HER). Knossos, Lasithi & Elounda within an hour. Athens shuttles from €52 plus seasonal EU routes.
Compare flights to Heraklion International (HER). Knossos, Lasithi & Elounda within an hour. Athens shuttles from €52 plus seasonal EU routes.
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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.
5 km from Heraklion city · 45 min to Elounda · 70 min to Chania
Airport Info
Runway: 2,680 m runway · handles full narrow-body fleet year-round
International
4h 10m(May-Oct)
3h 15m(May-Oct)
2h 50m(May-Oct)
2h 05m(May-Oct)
End your Crete road trip here — drop rental car at HER and fly home.
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Flight Routes
Seasonal Pricing
| 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 |
Getting 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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