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Cheap flights to Heraklion from $49 One Way, $75 Round Trip

$75 return flights and $49 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.

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
ATHHeraklionApril 25 to May 2$134
STNHeraklionApril 26 to May 3$196
FRAHeraklionApril 24 to April 27$237
CDGHeraklionApril 24 to April 29$305
DUSHeraklionApril 26 to April 28$351
CGNHeraklionApril 26 to April 28$387
MUCHeraklionApril 24 to April 30$389
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only

Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only

5 out of 5
Analipsi, Chersonissos Hersonissos Crete Island
$152 nightly
The price is $190 total per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$190 total
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water ...
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Athinaikon

Athinaikon

2 out of 5
89 Ethnikis Antistassis Street Heraklion Crete Island
$80 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$93 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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 Palace of Knossos are ...
7.6/10 Good! (40 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

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Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

5 out of 5
75 Dimokratias Ave Heraklion Crete Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$139 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$176 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (1,000 reviews)
Good location walking distance to city center and bus stop. Pleasant and professional staffs.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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Marin Hotel

Marin Hotel

3 out of 5
46, Epimenidou Str. Heraklion Crete
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$75 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$92 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Total with taxes and fees
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! (941 reviews)
Very close to the pier and easy parking nearby

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Heraklion Apartment Hotels

Ideal Hotel

Ideal Hotel

2 out of 5
Main Road Hersonissos Crete Island
$50 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$59 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Palace of Knossos and Watercity Waterpark are ...
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Anatoli Apartments

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 Port ...
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Aegean Sky Hotel & Suites

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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (57 reviews)
I really liked the hotel and would probably reserve again !

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2022

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Village Heights Resort

Village Heights Resort

5 out of 5
Hersonissos Hersonissos Crete Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$82 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$111 total
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Ygias Street Heraklion Crete Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$139 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$176 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
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! (1,002 reviews)
The room was clean and relatively spacious. The bathroom was clean and spacious. the large window was great. The bed was comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. The pool was lovely, but freezing cold. (This was in April.). I had a really great stay ...

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

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Agapi Beach Resort - Premium All Inclusive

Agapi Beach Resort - Premium All Inclusive

4 out of 5
76, Andr. Papandreou Str, Ammoudara Malevizi Crete
$214 nightly
The price is $255 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$255 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach property in Malevizi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (790 reviews)
Great resort, staff were super helpful especially those at the restaurant. The Spa was amazing and the staff took time to speak with us before recommending treatment to book. Location right on the beach made it a fantastic place to stay.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

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Kronos Hotel

Kronos Hotel

2 out of 5
2, Sof. Venizelou Str. and M. Agarathou Heraklion Crete Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$77 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$90 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Heraklion ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (582 reviews)
Breakfast was good. The room was clean & nice. The location was perfect. Free parking was available. Staff were nice & welcoming.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

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Peninsula Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Peninsula Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Agia Pelagia Malevizi Crete
$175 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$211 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Malevizi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (442 reviews)
Me and my husband had an amazing time. The staff was so helpful and kind. Having all inclusive was awesome, not having to worry about getting food and finding things to do was very relaxing.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Heraklion

Creta Maris Resort - All Inclusive

Creta Maris Resort - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Hersonissou Hersonissos Crete Island
$255 nightly
The price is $307 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$307 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
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Mitsis Selection Laguna

Mitsis Selection Laguna

5 out of 5
Anissaras Hersonissos M
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$195 nightly
The price is $240 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$240 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
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! (780 reviews)
Great staff

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

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EXPLOR Mansion - Inclusive Experience

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 ...
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Aegean Sky Hotel & Suites

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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (57 reviews)
I really liked the hotel and would probably reserve again !

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2022

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Heraklion?
Reserve a ticket with one of the 24 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 $75 and $881 for a round-trip flight to Heraklion. One-way tickets from Athens (ATH) dipped to just $49 over the same period.
How to book the cheapest flight to Heraklion?
With some of the most affordable flight deals around, you'll get more for your money with Orbitz. The following pointers will help you snap up cheap flights to Heraklion — and leave you with more cash to splash:

  • Taking off from or arriving at nearby airports can sometimes be more cost-effective. Type in your preferred departure and arrival points. Next, click on the 'Nearby airports' function below to look through your options.
  • If you're flexible with your schedule, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link. It'll bring up flight deals for the days before and after your selected departure. Ticket prices often vary depending on the day of the week.
  • You can also use the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred airline, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even choose the time of day you'd prefer to fly.
  • If you've worked out your travel dates, don't drag your feet booking a flight. Ticket prices usually climb as the departure date nears.
  • Combine your hotels, flights and car rental into a money-saving package deal. Save your hard-earned cash for things that really excite you, like exploring every corner of Heraklion.
  • 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?
Generally speaking, January is the best time to book your plane ticket. This is followed by February and August. Bear this in mind while you hunt for a cheap flight to Heraklion.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Heraklion?
When it comes to cheap flights to Heraklion, the best days to make a booking are generally Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. A fabulous flight deal is just clicks away with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Heraklion?
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.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Flexible travel is more important than ever, that's why Orbitz lets you search for carriers that won't slap on fees for amendments to your reservation. Enter your departure and arrival points, then choose "Filter by flexible change policies." We'll show you options that include free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees.
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.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Heraklion?
Experienced travelers have mastered the art of finding business or first-class airfares to Heraklion without the hefty price tag. Take a leaf out of their book with these helpful hints:

  • Be flexible with your travel dates and wait for huge sales on business or first-class airfares.
  • Low-cost airlines offer business-class seating at more affordable prices. Give the full-service carriers a miss and look into these cheaper options.
  • Make the most of your airline's flight rewards program and use points to upgrade your seat. Alternatively, you can try bidding for an upgrade in an online auction.

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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