Cheapest Direct Flight
Aegean Airlines
21 Oct, Wed
Heraklion – Athens
0h 50m
Non-stop
HER–ATH
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Quick Flight Summary from Heraklion to Athens
Key numbers to know before you book
- Direct flight duration 50 min
- Direct airlines Aegean Airlines
- Arrival airports ATH
- Best days to book Wednesday, Thursday
- Average over the last 30 days 195 AED
Cheapest flights from Heraklion to Athens
Aegean Airlines
22 Oct, Thu
Heraklion – Athens
0h 50m
Non-stop
HER–ATH
Last update: 08 September 2026 15:37
Direct flights from Heraklion to Athens
Estimated Prices for Heraklion to Athens Flights
Cheapest Day3 October Saturday
Best Price
124 AED
Average Price
206 AED
496 AED
124 AED
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Transportation to Airport from Heraklion City Center
Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
It is possible to reach Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport from the city center in a short time. You can go by taxi, by bus or by car, if you have rented a car for your trip, and deliver it at the airport.
Bus
You can reach the Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport in 15 - 20 minutes with the airport bus from the city center. The bus service runs from early morning until late at night and a bus leaves every 5 - 10 minutes. You should also know that on Sundays the frequency of the bus services is reduced.
Taxi
You can always find a taxi easily in the city center, but do not forget that you must always look for a taxi stop. If you can not find a taxi stop close to the place you are staying at, you can ask the hotel to call a taxi for you. Because the distance is close, you can reach the airport in just 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Rent a car
Renting a vehicle in Heraklion is very common. For this reason, you can come across many car rental companies in the city, you can rent a motorbike or car according to your preference. You can deliver your rental vehicle at the airport after having spent your entire trip with a comfortable transportation vehicle. To go to Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport, you must go from Ikarou main road, then connect to the E75 highway. The total distance is about 10 minutes.
Airport Information
Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is in 5 km east of the city center and is more commonly referred to as Heraklion Airport by local people. The airport is the second busiest airport in Greece after Athens International Airport.
Especially during the summer season, the airport is quite crowded and there are long queues because there are many tourists. A new airport project, which is planned to be built in the Kastelli region, is being developed to eliminate this intensity.
At the airport, you can find a bank, a currency exchange, cash machines, duty-free shops, cosmetics and souvenir shops. You can also eat and drink at the airport restaurants, ice cream shops, cafes, and bars.
There is also 1 VIP and 1 CIP lounge at the airport. For passengers traveling with a kid, there is a baby room where they can get meet almost any needs.
Transportation to Athens City Center from Airport
Athens Intl. Airport
The capital of Greece, Athens, is one of the cities that informs much of today with its history and culture, and for this reason attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Over 15 million visitors pass through the only airport of Athens, Elefterios Venizelos International Airport. It’s possible to reach Athens centre, located 20 km away from the airport by metro, train, taxi, rental car, and bus.
Bus
Elefterios Venizelos International Airport is one of the airports with the most convenient methods of reaching the city centre. You can reach the central locations of Sintagma Square, Athena Academy, and Agios Fanourious by taking the X95 from the bus stops located in front of the airport administration building. The journey to the city centre should take around an hour. Once you are at the 16th stop, Evangelismos Hospital, you can take either walk, or take the 732 bus for three stops, to reach Sintagma Square.
You can also reach various areas in Athens from the airport by taking buses 54, 608, 622, 732, and 815.
Train – Metro
There’s been a recent switch in Athens from Greek to Latin alphabet for station names, however the Latin alphabet is not yet used everywhere. This is why it’s probably a good idea to keep an idea of how many stops you need to go when using public transport. You should pay attention to this detail is you take the train from Venizelos Airport to the centre.
The M3 line goes all the way to Sintagma from the airport. Sintagma is the 15th stop. Once you’ve reached Sintagma Square, the home of the Greek Parliament, then you can reach Omonia, another important centre, in just 3 stops by taking the metro. There is also a train line going directly to Port Pire from the airport.
Taxi
It’s possible to reach everywhere in the city by taking a taxi from the airport, however the fixed fare is only applied to Sintagma, Monastiraki, and Omonia. The good conversation of Athenian taxi drivers can be an additional bonus.
Car Rental
You can explore the various areas of Athens and Greece by renting a car at Venizelos Airport. The airport does offer its own car rental service alongside the many car rental agencies. Once you’ve rented your car you should travel 9km along the A64 and then join up with the Attiki highway. This will take you directly to centre of Athens.
Athens Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
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Wednesday
9 Sep
33°19°
Thursday
10 Sep
33°20°
Friday
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35°20°
Saturday
12 Sep
34°21°
Sunday
13 Sep
34°23°
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Which airports can I use for Heraklion-Athens flights?
For Heraklion-Athens flights, you can use Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport as departure airport, and Athens Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Heraklion-Athens and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Heraklion-Athens and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Heraklion-Athens is 320 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour.
Which day is the most convenient for Heraklion-Athens flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Heraklion-Athens flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Heraklion-Athens flights is Thursday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Heraklion-Athens?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Heraklion-Athens?
Aegean Airlines organizes direct flights between Heraklion-Athens.
Heraklion-Athens: which airline is better value on this route?
Heraklion-Athens: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Aegean Airlines starts from approximately 124 AED.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Aegean Airlines | 124 AED | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund |
 SKY express | 150 AED | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage |
Last update: 07.09.2026
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