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Cheap flights to Heraklion from $45 One Way, $72 Round Trip

$72 return flights and $45 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*
ATHHeraklionAugust 10 to August 15$170
STNHeraklionAugust 9 to August 13$351
FRAHeraklionAugust 8 to August 22$363
FCOHeraklionAugust 9 to August 20$441
FCOHeraklionAugust 9 to August 20$441
CDGHeraklionAugust 8 to August 20$478
MUCHeraklionAugust 8 to August 23$485
*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, Iraklion, Hersonissos, Crete Island
$290 nightly
The price is $347 total per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
$347 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (116 reviews)
"I wish I had spent more of my time in Crete here!"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2022

Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only
Athinaikon

Athinaikon

2 out of 5
89 Ethnikis Antistassis Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Stay at this hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological ...
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

Athinaikon
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

5 out of 5
75 Dimokratias Ave, Heraklion, Crete Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$161 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$201 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (988 reviews)
"The service and warmth of the staff was evident from the moment we arrived. The great pool and restaurant were amazing which was great because we had been travelling for weeks and could not muster the strength to go into town."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
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Marin Hotel

Marin Hotel

3 out of 5
46, Epimenidou Str., Heraklion, Crete
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$107 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (879 reviews)
"Great spot to catch the ferry - only a short walk"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Marin Hotel
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, Kokkini Hani, Hersonissos, Crete Island
Stay at this aparthotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Palace of Knossos and Watercity Waterpark are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"Highly recommended. Simple, clean accommodations with everything you need. Wonderful staff."

Reviewed on May 29, 2022

Ideal Hotel
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (77 reviews)
Great location
"Great value for exelent price"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2021

Anatoli Apartments
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 ...
"I really liked the hotel and would probably reserve again !"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2022

Aegean Sky Hotel & Suites
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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
$119 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$153 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (385 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and had everything we needed. All the staff were so lovely and helpful. Most of all the food was amazing."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Village Heights Resort
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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Creta Maris Resort - All Inclusive

Creta Maris Resort - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Hersonissou, Hersonissos, Crete Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$449 nightly
The price is $529 total per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
$529 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (841 reviews)
We love Creta Maris!
"We love this place! 2nd time staying and it was just as good. Perfect for families, lots of pools and snack bars. The buffets and al a carte restaurants are all top notch. We’ll be back!"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Creta Maris Resort - All Inclusive
Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Ygias Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$147 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$185 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (997 reviews)
"Proximity to shops and restaurants"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Hotel Tsagarakis Beach

Hotel Tsagarakis Beach

3 out of 5
37, Andrea Papandreou str., Ammoudara, Malevizi, Crete Island
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Malevizi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
"It's a unique place. You've got to be the type of person that doesn't judge on face value to enjoy it. I really liked it. There's definitely some characters there. Badly needs a refurb but if it had one it would be busier and less enjoyable in other ways. Take it as you find it and don't judge too ..."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hotel Tsagarakis Beach
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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
$119 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$153 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (385 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and had everything we needed. All the staff were so lovely and helpful. Most of all the food was amazing."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Village Heights Resort
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$449 nightly
The price is $529 total per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
$529 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (841 reviews)
We love Creta Maris!
"We love this place! 2nd time staying and it was just as good. Perfect for families, lots of pools and snack bars. The buffets and al a carte restaurants are all top notch. We’ll be back!"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Creta Maris Resort - All Inclusive
Mitsis Selection Laguna

Mitsis Selection Laguna

5 out of 5
Anissaras, Hersonissos, M
$362 nightly
The price is $430 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$430 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (743 reviews)
"Great all inclusive hotel. The staff is amazing, good food and drink options, property well maintained and clean. The buffet restaurant has great food options, and there are a few a la carte restaurants you can also book as part of your package. There is also a crepe bar next to the main swimming ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Mitsis Selection Laguna
EXPLOR Mansion - Inclusive Experience
Great for families

EXPLOR Mansion - Inclusive Experience

Agios Myronas St., Heraklion
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Agios Myronas Church and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, kitchen, playground, babysitting

Travelers say...
"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

EXPLOR Mansion - Inclusive Experience
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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 ...
"I really liked the hotel and would probably reserve again !"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2022

Aegean Sky Hotel & Suites
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 $72 and $501 for a round-trip flight to Heraklion. One-way tickets from Athens (ATH) dipped to just $45 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.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

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