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Cheap flights to Heraklion from $42 One Way, $51 Round Trip

$51 return flights and $42 one-way flights to Heraklion were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4

ATH

Athens

HER

Heraklion

$51

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14

AMS

Amsterdam

HER

Heraklion

$169

Roundtrip

found 19 hours ago

Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 18

BRU

Brussels

HER

Heraklion

$170

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Sun, May 17 - Tue, May 19

TLV

Tel Aviv

HER

Heraklion

$214

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

JFK

New York

HER

Heraklion

$479

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 8

LAX

Los Angeles

HER

Heraklion

$484

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Fri, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 14

PDX

Portland

HER

Heraklion

$511

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

EWR

New York

HER

Heraklion

$518

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 1

BOS

Boston

HER

Heraklion

$522

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
ATH	Heraklion	December 14 to December 22	$173
MUC	Heraklion	December 14 to December 17	$282
FRA	Heraklion	December 13 to December 27	$291
DUS	Heraklion	December 14 to December 15	$336
CDG	Heraklion	December 12 to December 21	$381

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only

Analipsi, Chersonissos Hersonissos Crete Island

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)

Awesome. Beautiful. Quiet, Clean and great service.

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

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Athinaikon

89 Ethnikis Antistassis Street Heraklion Crete Island

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$57 nightly

$66 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Eleftherias Square ...

7.6/10 Good! (37 reviews)

Clean room, AC worked well and bed was comfy. Close to the port for catching ferry early and walkable to old town. We didn’t have the breakfast as we left too early, but it was available for 10 euro per person

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2023

Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

75 Dimokratias Ave Heraklion Crete Island

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$124 nightly

$145 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (985 reviews)

I was able to check in much earlier than expected. This hotel and amazing staff always exceed expectations. My favorite hotel in Heraklion.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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Marin Hotel

46, Epimenidou Str. Heraklion Crete

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Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (921 reviews)

Old style hotel with basic rooms but great location and friendly staff. Perfect for visiting Knossos and heraklion museums. Great restaurants within 5 minutes walk. Also just a few minutes walk to fort, port and bus station. Rooms basic with very old showers, but beds surprisingly comfortable. Breakfast ...

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

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Our Top Heraklion Apartment Hotels

Ideal Hotel

Main Road Hersonissos Crete Island

Stay at this aparthotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Watercity Waterpark and Dinosauria Park are ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (40 reviews)

Highly recommended. Simple, clean accommodations with everything you need. Wonderful staff.

Reviewed on May 29, 2022

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Anatoli Apartments

14, Themistokleous Street Hersonissos Crete Island

Book a stay at this beach guesthouse in Hersonissos. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Star Beach Water Park and Stalis ...

7.6/10 Good! (79 reviews)

Great location

Great value for exelent price

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2021

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Aegean Sky Hotel & Suites

Ilarionos Katsouli 17 Hersonissos Crete Island

Stay at this hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free parking, water park access (surcharge), and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Stalis Beach and Star Beach ...

I really liked the hotel and would probably reserve again !

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2022

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Village Heights Resort

Hersonissos Hersonissos Crete Island

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (433 reviews)

My stay was amazing first time travelling to a resort like this solo and was incredibly relaxing the room was amazing and the view was brilliant. The bar staff were incredible and really made the evenings memorable the food an entertainment was brilliant. Loved the a la carte options and the view ...

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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Aquila Atlantis Hotel

2 Ygias Street Heraklion Crete Island

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$92 nightly

$109 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...

9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)

Great location. Friendly staff and great breakfast.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel

9, D. Beaufort Street Heraklion Crete Island

$123 nightly

$140 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

Wonderful

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Royal & Imperial Belvedere Resort - All inclusive

Limenas Hersonissos Crete

Book a stay at this beach property in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (229 reviews)

We loved our stay (August 2025) at the Royal And Imperial Belvedere hotel. Our room was great, newly decorated and spotlessly clean. The main dining area is really big and being able to sit outside meant you didn't feel like you were going to the same restaurant for every meal! Lots of fresh food ...

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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Sofia Hotel

57 Stadiou Str. Heraklion Crete Island

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$54 nightly

$63 total

Dec 28 - Dec 29

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (922 reviews)

The breakfast menu was decent but they did not provide enough bacon. Look like they ran out very shortly after opening at 7 am.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

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Family Friendly Hotels in Heraklion

Creta Maris Resort - All Inclusive

Hersonissou Hersonissos Crete Island

Book a stay at this luxury property in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (888 reviews)

Great facilities and great weather

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

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Mitsis Selection Laguna

Anissaras Hersonissos M

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (770 reviews)

This hotel is a true classic, but really needs renovation.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

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EXPLOR Mansion - Inclusive Experience

Agios Myronas St. Heraklion

Stay at this apartment in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tylisos Mansions and Tylissos are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)

We had a wonderful stay at the Rafkos mansion. Stelios the owner took us wherever we needed to go and we had delicious meals at one of the local restaurants. It would be wise to have a car because it’s in a village about 30mins. from Heraklion. Stelios is the definition of Greek hospitality!

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024

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Aegean Sky Hotel & Suites

Ilarionos Katsouli 17 Hersonissos Crete Island

Stay at this hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free parking, water park access (surcharge), and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Stalis Beach and Star Beach ...

I really liked the hotel and would probably reserve again !

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2022

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Which airlines fly to Heraklion?

Reserve a ticket with one of the 19 airlines that jet into Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and get set to embark on awesome new adventures. This airport is a major entry point for exploring Heraklion. When it's time to cross off this region, these trusted carriers will get you there:

Condor - 87 flights to Heraklion per month
TUI fly Deutschland - 81 flights to Heraklion per month
Aegean Airlines - 80 flights to Heraklion per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Heraklion?

There's one primary entrance point for this area — Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER). Book your tickets for this popular gateway and experience all that Heraklion has to offer.

How much is a flight to Heraklion?

This past week, prices ranged between $51 and $522 for a round-trip flight to Heraklion. One-way tickets from Athens (ATH) dipped to just $42 over the same period.

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Flying during the busy season means higher airfares. Try to plan your vacation outside of popular periods, such as Christmas, New Year's Eve and Easter.

How long is a flight to Heraklion?

Your flight to Heraklion could be just an hour or it could be longer, depending on where you're coming from. We've compiled a list of three of the top domestic routes and flight durations to give you some idea of what to expect:

Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 50 minutes
Thessaloniki (SKG-Macedonia) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 1 hour and 12 minutes
Rhodes (RHO-Diagoras) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 1 hour and 4 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Heraklion?

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You can pick up cheap flights to Heraklion by taking off on a Monday, according to Orbitz data from 2020. Tuesday is also more affordable, while Saturday has the most expensive ticket prices. Whether you prefer to save money or take off on whichever day is convenient, you'll always get a fabulous deal with Orbitz.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Heraklion?

Get set to jet for less in August. This is generally the best month to take off if you want cheap flights to Heraklion, based on Orbitz data. The costliest time to fly is June, so avoid this month if possible.

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What do I need for the flight to Heraklion?

The trick to having a smooth-sailing flying experience is to be prepared. Here are a few handy tips to bear in mind before you set off:

You'll need to present photo identification such as your passport. To avoid delays while checking in, make sure you book your flights under the same name as your government-issued ID. It's smart to have digital copies of important documents too, just to be safe!
If you're flying directly to Heraklion, it's likely you'll be in the air for quite a while. Take some snacks and things to keep you busy. Now is a terrific time to pick up that novel you haven't read yet!
Cabin temperatures can get real chilly. Carry an extra warm layer even if you're vacationing during the height of Heraklion summer.

How many direct flights are there to Heraklion?

Each month, there are 229 direct flights to Heraklion. Select from a wide range of airline companies, including Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Condor. Other carriers that fly nonstop are Eurowings, Corendon Airlines Europe and easyJet.

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What is the best time to go to Heraklion?

Anytime is an awesome time to vacation in Heraklion, but May, June and July are the liveliest months. Like most of the Northern Hemisphere, the summer starts June 20. If you'd prefer to spend most of your days in a light T-shirt than a thick winter coat, this time of the year may be ideal for you. Expect average daytime highs of 80 ºF and nighttime lows around 70 ºF.

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