Heraklion, Greece

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Heraklion

Your launchpad to rugged Cretan road trips, hidden olive groves, and late-night shots of raki that taste like liquid mischief.

Updated

UK typical return

£165

Average return fare

Lowest tracked

£89.05

Observed September 2026

Departures

Flights from the UK

Typical return fares to Heraklion by UK origin
FromTypical returnCheapest month
Teesside£165—
Newquay Cornwall£165—
Liverpool£165—
Aberdeen£165—
Cardiff£165—
Belfast International£165—
Exeter£165—
Humberside£165—

The stay

Where to stay in Heraklion

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City Lion by Semavί

City Lion by Semavί

4★

Psaromiligkon 13

Mid-range

Sustainable Luxury at City Lion by Semavi Prime Location : Situated near Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls, and Morosini Fountain, City Lion by Semavi offers convenience and culture at your doorstep. Modern

GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel

GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel

5★

9, D. Beaufort Street

Splurge

Luxurious Accommodations and Amenities The GDM Megaron, a historic monument in Heraklion, offers 58 elegantly decorated rooms and suites with modern facilities, luxurious bathrooms, and additional amenities like spa bath

Heraklion Old Port Apartments

Heraklion Old Port Apartments

3★

Gianni Chronaki 3, Heraklion Town

Budget

Stunning City Views and Convenient Location Situated in Heraklio Town, Heraklion Old Port Apartments offer breathtaking city views and a prime location near major attractions like Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Vene

The experiences

What to do in Heraklion

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Knossos & Heraklion Sights

5/5

4 hours

Walk Europe's oldest city at Knossos, then choose wine, olive or Old Town stops tailored to your half day.

Jeep Tour: Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Preveli & Spili Village

5/5

8 hours

Your adventure begins in the impressive Kourtaliotiko Gorge, one of Crete's natural wonders. Our team will happily guide you to the hidden…

Palace of Knossos - Early Morning Ticket and avoid crowds

5/5

1h 30m

Explore Crete and Visit the Legendary Palace of Knossos Step into the heart of Minoan civilization by visiting the Palace of Knossos, the…

Heraklion Private Olive Oil and Wine Gastronomy tour with Lunch

5/5

6 hours

Enjoy an authentic high quality Cretan experience fully guided by a local certified Wine Sommelier. Venture into the countryside and visit…

Cretan Quad Safari

4.9/5

5 hours

An off-road quad run through Cretan villages and coast, with a cave hike, wild goats and a taverna dinner.

Troy Dinner-Show

4.8/5

3 hours

A dinner-show for all the family! Heroes, Gods and Goddesses of the most famous event of Greek Mythology will come alive in front of your…

Timing

Best time to fly to Heraklion

Typical fare by month

Monthly seasonality is not available yet. The fare facts above still show the UK typical and the lowest tracked fare.

Before you go

Questions

When is the cheapest time to fly to Heraklion from the UK?

Fares to Heraklion are typically lowest in February, averaging £174.13 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.

What is considered a good price for a return flight to Heraklion?

Route & Room has verified return flights to Heraklion as low as £89.38, compared to typical market fares of £165. Anything under £90 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.

Which UK airports fly to Heraklion?

We track departures from London, Belfast International, Manchester, East Midlands, Glasgow, Bristol, Birmingham and Edinburgh to Heraklion.

Sources & verification

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