Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Heraklion (average of £226). Flying to Heraklion in August will prove the most costly (average of £472). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£193
February
£214
March
£267
April
£182
May
£265
June
£275
July
£287
August
£379
September
£292
October
£253
November
£263
December
£229
The largest city on the island of Crete, Heraklion is a perfect blend of ancient culture and contemporary city life. Book a flight to Heraklion to discover hidden gems beneath the city’s tough cosmopolitan exterior, which includes excellent architecture, delicious culinary delights and some of the most famous sites in antiquity.
Heraklion’s high season falls within July and August when the weather is warmest and the number of visitors rapidly increases. Many flock here to enjoy the various beaches and outdoor excursions, but expect prices to be much higher during this busy season. The months of May and June, as well as September and October, are ideal for visiting Heraklion, not only because the weather is pleasant without being overbearing, but because the region is much quieter. Also, as most of these months fall within school term times, this is the ideal time to book a cheap flight to Heraklion.
The Haraklion Summer Arts Festival takes place annually from July to September. Bringing together a variety of ballet, opera and theatre performances, many of which are internationally renowned, it is clear why this festival has become famous for its diversity. The performances take place in a number of outdoor theatres which are often set in some historic locations across the city. Some of the events are free, however, tickets need to be purchased for some.
During late March, locals descend on Heraklion to commemorate the 1821 Greek uprising against the Ottoman Empire. This is another great time to travel to Heraklion to see soldiers take part in an impressive parade through the main streets.
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Corfu airport check in was a nightmare long queues in 36c outdoors and the staff weren’t too clear about which queue you needed to be in and why,
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Corfu airport check in was a nightmare long queues in 36c outdoors and the staff weren’t too clear about which queue you needed to be in and why,
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Corfu airport check in was a nightmare long queues in 36c outdoors and the staff weren’t too clear about which queue you needed to be in and why,
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Corfu airport check in was a nightmare long queues in 36c outdoors and the staff weren’t too clear about which queue you needed to be in and why,
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Corfu airport check in was a nightmare long queues in 36c outdoors and the staff weren’t too clear about which queue you needed to be in and why,
Named after Nikos Kazantzakis, the local philosopher and writer, Heraklion International Airport is Greece’s second-busiest airport, serving around five million passengers per year. Located 5km (3 miles) east of Crete’s main city, Heraklion, the eastern end of its runway lies just a few metres from the island’s shoreline, making landings and take-offs an exciting experience for first-time visitors.
A small but busy airport, most travellers taking flights to Heraklion International will see the airport briefly as they move on to other parts of Crete. The airport will cease to exist in the near future as a brand new airport, currently being built in Kastelli Pediados, is scheduled for completion in 2015.
As Heraklion International shares its space with a military base taking photographs or videos of the exterior of the airport, particularly its airfield, is prohibited.
Queues sometimes lead out the doors when it’s busy. This can prove unpleasant when it’s hot, so keep some drinks and sun-block handy if you’re heading to Crete in summer.