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Cheapest time to fly from Irakleion to Athens

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration50 minutesFlights between Irakleion and Athens take, on average, 50 minutes minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£17Cheapest price for a flight between Irakleion and Athens found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportHeraklion International AirportWhen flying from Irakleion to Athens

Destination airportE. Venizelos AirportFor the route from Irakleion to Athens

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Irakleion to Athens

Airlines flying this routeAegean Airlines, Sky ExpressAirline(s) with flights between Irakleion to Athens

One-way average Price£52The average price for a flight Irakleion - Athens at Opodo is £52, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookSeptemberAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Athens when departing from Irakleion

Airlines that fly from Irakleion to Athens

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Thu 05/11

Distance: 199 mi

Irakleion airports

Heraklion International Airport (HER)How far from city centre: 2 mi

Athens airports

E. Venizelos Airport (ATH)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Book your Irakleion to Athens flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Irakleion to Athens (Greece) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £17, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Irakleion to Athens takes roughly 50 minutes, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Irakleion–Athens route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Arrival airport: E. Venizelos Airport (ATH)

The weather in Athens

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Athens, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 6ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 34ºC
Lows: down to 5ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: July
Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Irakleion to Athens

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Irakleion to Athens:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Athens. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Irakleion to Athens

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Irakleion to Athens?

When you fly from Irakleion to Athens the average price is £52. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Irakleion to Athens at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Irakleion to Athens is 17 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Irakleion to Athens?

The most popular months to book a flight from Irakleion to Athens are May, November and April, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Irakleion to Athens?

The best time of the year to go to Athens when flying from Irakleion depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Athens from Irakleion in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, January and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Irakleion - Athens.

How long does the flight take to go from Irakleion to Athens?

The total flight time between Irakleion and Athens is of around 50 minutes on average, considering an average distance of 198.87 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Irakleion and Athens?

The main airport route flying between Irakleion and Athens is: Heraklion International Airport (HER) to E. Venizelos Airport(ATH). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Irakleion to Athens?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Irakleion to Athens are:

Sky Express.
Aegean Airlines.
Hahn Air Systems.

Sky Express

Sky Express

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