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Once you land at Heraklion International Airport (HER) from Athens, you will have two transfer options to the city center: taxis and buses. Although taxis are more costly, they offer the quickest connection to downtown Heraklion within about 10 minutes. On the other hand, buses cover the journey in approximately 35 minutes. Remember that the time might change depending on traffic.

Typically, the hand luggage weight limit varies depending on the airline, and it might be best to confirm with your carrier before traveling. For example, Aegean allows only one carry-on bag weighing up to 8 kg, while Volotea has a 10 kg weight limit.

Most airlines serving the Athens-Heraklion route allow passengers to upgrade their economy seats to Business or First Class. Usually, they will announce during reservation, check-in, or when passing through the gate. It is thus imperative to be attentive if you are interested. Business and First-Class cabins guarantee luxury and comfort.

Heraklion International Airport (HER) serves many other towns in the neighborhood apart from Heraklion. If you intend to explore destinations such as Yeryeri, Analipsis, Panormos, Anoyia, and Neapolis, you will first have to arrive at HER before getting there by taxi, bus, or car rental.

Among airlines operating Athens to Heraklion flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Heraklion. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flights from Athens to Heraklion usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Express: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hahn Air Systems: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Athens to Heraklion.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 168 round-trip, compared to C$ 654 via a layover through Parikia Paros (PAS).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 16–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Sky Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Most connecting flights from Athens to Heraklion pass through Parikia Paros (PAS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Athens to Heraklion route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 151 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 174, a difference of C$ 24. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Heraklion route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 15 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Heraklion flights, with 31% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, Afternoon flights for 24%, and Night flights for 15%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Heraklion:

• Earliest: departs at 6:35 am and lands at 7:28 am
• Latest: departs at 11:45 pm and lands at 12:38 am.

The flight takes about 0h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 14% above the route average of C$ 168. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to Heraklion takes 0h 53m, covering 497 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Athens to Heraklion are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 104, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Athens to Heraklion range from C$ 140 to C$ 208, with an average of C$ 168 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 140 counts as a good deal.