Athens to Heraklion

Athens to Heraklion

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$43
 
 
$134

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Athens to Heraklion Schedule

Athens to Heraklion Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Volotea Economy #V7411006:00 - 07:00€ 42.84
Cyclades Fast Ferries Reserved Seat VIP 09:00 - 18:00€ 93.97
Aegean Airlines Economy #A330610:00 - 10:50€ 89.46
Aegean Airlines Economy #A336613:35 - 14:20€ 108.46
Sky Express Economy #GQ35014:00 - 14:45€ 101.49
Sky Express Economy #GQ35216:50 - 17:45€ 120.87
Volotea Economy #V7413418:00 - 18:55€ 42.84
Anek Superfast Reserved Seat 21:00 - 06:15€ 43.85
Anek Superfast Deck Space 23:00 - 08:00€ 39.15

Transportation from Athens to Heraklion

Facts about the transport from Athens to Heraklion

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure9:05 PM
Departures per day12
Distance343 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAegean Airlines, Anek Superfast, Minoan Lines, Sky Express

How to get from Athens to Heraklion

Travelling between Athens and Heraklion is possible by Flight and ferry. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 133.70 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 42.47.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Heraklion?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 10 hours to travel between Athens and Heraklion depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Athens and Heraklion. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 9h 30m to reach Heraklion.

How much does it cost to get from Athens to Heraklion?

Travelling between Athens and Heraklion can be as cheap as USD 42.47 if you opt for a Anek Superfast ferry and as expensive as USD 133.70 if you buy a Aegean Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Athens and Heraklion ?

  • 8 from Athens to Heraklion starting from 08:00 Athens Airport GR until 21:05 Athens Airport GR
  • 4 from Athens to Heraklion starting from 21:00 Piraeus Port until 21:00 Piraeus Port

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Athens to Heraklion.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Athens to Heraklion, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 69.57.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Athens and Heraklion

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Athens and Heraklion

Anek Superfast, Minoan Lines

What is the most popular transport to get from Athens to Heraklion?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly