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Flight deals from Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Heraklion.105 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 105 €, select.
Heraklion.122 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 122 €, select.
Heraklion.125 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 May, returning Mon, 12 May.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 12 May, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 125 €, select.
Heraklion.129 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Jun, returning Mon, 23 Jun.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 129 €, select.
Heraklion.130 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 130 €, select.
Heraklion.130 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 130 €, select.
Heraklion.130 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov, returning Thu, 11 Dec.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 130 €, select.
Heraklion.134 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 134 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Jul
from 138 €
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Direct flights from Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion

Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Crete Heraklion.

Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found105 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr
Most popular airlineTuifly.be
Average flights per week1

Finding cheap flights from Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion is 105 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour is the average flight time from Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion.
Tuifly.be flies direct from Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion.
As of April 2025, there is one flight per week flying from Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion.
The cheapest month to fly from Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Crete Heraklion but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Heraklion is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SKY express offers the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Heraklion.

Flying from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know

  • Santorini (Thira) and Heraklion are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JTR to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini International Airport to Heraklion Airport. These are the top stopovers between JTR and HER:

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

    • Vienna International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • 61 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start from 105 €. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JTR to HER if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport to Heraklion Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JTR to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Santorini International Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)

  • Santorini International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 92.74% of flights that take off from JTR arrive at their destination without delay.

  • Central Santorini (Thira) to Santorini International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to JTR? If you're boarding an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • If you have a late Santorini International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near HER:

  • Follow your own route with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and see more of Heraklion and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, book your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before you travel.

Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion

  • Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.

When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Heraklion in February.

  • Book your flight from Santorini International Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JTR to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of Greece

  • You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Head 338 kilometres north from Heraklion and you'll reach Acharnes, another notable destination in Greece. Don't leave without exploring Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.

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