Flights to Heraklion

Heraklion is a city famed for its ancient history, palaces, museums and fortresses. During the olden times, it was the port of Knossos and was founded in 824 by Muslims. Heraklion went through several rulers during the Byzantine, Ottoman and British occupations. It was, however, in the Venetian era that the city flourished in architecture, art, trade and literature. Today, Heraklion is a city proud of its heritage and capitalises on this to promote its services and tourism sectors. Many flights to Heraklion bring travellers from all over the world to see its ancient ruins and experience its cultural past whilst enjoying a relaxed holiday on the island of Crete. Check out our offers flight + hotel to Heraklion!

The fourth largest island in Greece boasts of many stunning attractions, from historic ruins to splendid fortifications. Visit museums, ramble through archaeological excavations or check out fortresses. Sample local dishes, stroll through markets or just soak in stunning views. For travellers on cheap flights to Heraklion, the urban settlement is a delightful combination of the new and the old.

When visiting Heraklion, be sure to:

• Spend time at Knossos, an archaeological site of palaces and museums
• Familiarise yourself with Minoan art at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
• Admire the superb collections of art at the Historical Museum of Crete
• Visit the impressive Koules fortress situated at the entrance of the old port
• Swing by at the Natural History Museum of Crete
• See the works of Cretan artists at the Museum of Visual Arts
• Take a look at the massive defensive walls (Fortifications of Heraklion) surrounding the city
• Stroll through the Old Town and climb ramparts for amazing views of the city
• Experience the underworld of the Mediterranean at the Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos
• Pay tribute to a great artist, El Greco, renowned for his intense and vivid paintings and visit the El Greco Museum in Fodele
• Laze on the beaches of Matala, located in the south of Crete
• Reinforce your knowledge of Minoan culture and visit the palace of Phaestos