Cheap flights from Heraklion to Athens from $28 HER → ATH
Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest return found recently is $119 with Aegean Airlines, 4 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $28 with Aegean Airlines, 10 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $28, Aegean Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $119, 4 Jan 2027 to 6 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $94 to $120
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $94 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Aegean Airlines, Sky Express Greece
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $94 to $120.
Cheapest return found recently
$119
4 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027 · Aegean Airlines
Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Leaves 5:10 p.m. · Return leaves 7:50 a.m. · 1 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$119
4 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027 · Aegean Airlines
Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Leaves 5:10 p.m. · Return leaves 7:50 a.m. · 1 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$119 4 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$94 3 Dec – 6 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $72 to $100.
At $119, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 3 Dec to 3 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
48 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec – 6 Dec | $94 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $120 | Sky Express Greece | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027 | $119 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $94 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 | $120 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $94.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express Greece.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 20 departure dates is usually $36 to $51.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$28
10 Dec · Aegean Airlines
Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Leaves 6:25 p.m. · 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$28
10 Dec · Aegean Airlines
Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Leaves 6:25 p.m. · 50 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$28 10 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$26 1 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $17 to $29.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 20 departure dates from 14 Nov to 8 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 10 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
24 fares on 20 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $53 | Sky Express Greece | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Nov | $52 | Sky Express Greece | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Nov | $52 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Nov | $45 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $39 | Sky Express Greece | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | $52 | Sky Express Greece | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Nov | $50 | Sky Express Greece | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Nov | $37 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Nov | $27 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $26 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $28 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $49 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $64 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Jan 2027 | $32 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Jan 2027 | $35 | Sky Express Greece | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Jan 2027 | $45 | Sky Express Greece | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Feb 2027 | $50 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Feb 2027 | $36 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Sept 2027 | $41 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Sept 2027 | $42 | Aegean Airlines | Heraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $26.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express Greece.
Premium cabin fares from Heraklion to Athens
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 4 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 10 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Heraklion to Athens?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $111 | $78 | +34% | 47 |
| 7–13 days | $90 | $74 | +9% | 40 |
| 14–29 days | $83 | $72 | Cheapest seen | 46 |
| 30–59 days | $99 | $82 | +20% | 26 |
| 60–89 days | $111 | $94 | +34% | 29 |
| 90–179 days | $104 | $91 | +26% | 23 |
| 180+ days | $96 | $87 | +16% | 35 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 37% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $38 | $22 | +58% | 49 |
| 7–13 days | $28 | $22 | +17% | 49 |
| 14–29 days | $24 | $21 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $37 | $28 | +54% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $36 | $31 | +50% | 43 |
| 90–179 days | $40 | $23 | +67% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $30 | $17 | +25% | 49 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Thira → Athens
122 km from Heraklion
$112
$7 less than flying from Heraklion
4 Sept 2027 – 25 Sept 2027 · JTR → ATH · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Chania → Athens
104 km from Heraklion
$169
$50 more than flying from Heraklion
13 Nov – 15 Nov · CHQ → ATH · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Chania → Athens
104 km from Heraklion
$49
$21 more than flying from Heraklion
25 Nov · CHQ → ATH · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Thira → Athens
122 km from Heraklion
$49
$21 more than flying from Heraklion
13 Nov · JTR → ATH · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 4 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Heraklion to Athens?
The cheapest return found recently is $119 with Aegean Airlines, 4 Jan 2027 to 6 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $94 with Aegean Airlines, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $94 to $120.
How much is a one-way flight from Heraklion to Athens?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $28 with Aegean Airlines, 10 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $26 with Aegean Airlines, 1 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 20 departure dates is usually $36 to $51.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Heraklion to Athens?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $94, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 4 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $26, 1 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Heraklion to Athens?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 37% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Heraklion to Athens?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $119 with Aegean Airlines, 4 Jan 2027 to 6 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $28 with Aegean Airlines, 10 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Heraklion to Athens?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Aegean Airlines on 10 Dec, takes 50 min from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Heraklion to Athens?
Between 3 Dec and 3 Jul 2027, Aegean Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Sky Express Greece on 1. Between 14 Nov and 8 Sept 2027, Aegean Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 13 of the 20 departure dates we hold, and Sky Express Greece on 7.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
