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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $119 4 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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

3 Dec – 6 Dec: $94, found 4 days ago19 Dec – 6 Jan 2027: $120, found 3 days ago4 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027: $119, found 2 days ago8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027: $94, found 5 days ago3 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027: $120, found 6 days agoDecJanJul
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
3 Dec – 6 Dec$94Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 6 Jan 2027$120Sky Express GreeceHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027$119Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027$94Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027$120Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $94.

December 2026From $94Cheapest seen2 departure dates3 Dec – 6 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $942 departure dates8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
July 2027From $1201 departure date3 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $28 10 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$28, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $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

14 Nov: $53, found 4 days ago15 Nov: $52, found 3 days ago16 Nov: $52, found 6 days ago18 Nov: $45, found 3 days ago19 Nov: $39, found 7 days ago20 Nov: $52, found 4 days ago22 Nov: $50, found 5 days ago23 Nov: $37, found 3 days ago24 Nov: $27, found 3 days ago1 Dec: $26, found 4 days ago10 Dec: $28, found 2 days ago13 Dec: $49, found 3 days ago23 Dec: $64, found 2 days ago8 Jan 2027: $32, found 7 days ago17 Jan 2027: $35, found 7 days ago22 Jan 2027: $45, found 5 days ago13 Feb 2027: $50, found 5 days ago22 Feb 2027: $36, found 5 days ago1 Sept 2027: $41, found 4 days ago8 Sept 2027: $42, found 3 days agoNovDecJanFebSep
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov$53Sky Express GreeceHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
15 Nov$52Sky Express GreeceHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
16 Nov$52Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
18 Nov$45Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
19 Nov$39Sky Express GreeceHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
20 Nov$52Sky Express GreeceHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
22 Nov$50Sky Express GreeceHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
23 Nov$37Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
24 Nov$27Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
1 Dec$26Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
10 Dec$28Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
13 Dec$49Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
23 Dec$64Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
8 Jan 2027$32Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
17 Jan 2027$35Sky Express GreeceHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
22 Jan 2027$45Sky Express GreeceHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
13 Feb 2027$50Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
22 Feb 2027$36Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
1 Sept 2027$41Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
8 Sept 2027$42Aegean AirlinesHeraklion Airport (HER) → Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $26.

November 2026From $279 departure dates24 Nov · found 3 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in November 2026
December 2026From $26Cheapest seen4 departure dates1 Dec · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $323 departure dates8 Jan 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $362 departure dates22 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
September 2027From $412 departure dates1 Sept 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$111$78+34%47
7–13 days$90$74+9%40
14–29 days$83$72Cheapest seen46
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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$38$22+58%49
7–13 days$28$22+17%49
14–29 days$24$21Cheapest seen49
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

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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

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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

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Thira → Athens

122 km from Heraklion

$49

$21 more than flying from Heraklion

13 Nov · JTR → ATH · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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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