- Must visit
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
One of Greece’s top museums, showcasing Minoan masterpieces from Knossos and Crete. Essential for understanding the island’s ancient history.
Flights from Florence to Heraklion depart on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €89 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 21:20. The fastest flight covers the 940 miles (1513 km) distance in 2h 30m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 940 miles (1513 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €89 |
Flights per day 10 |
Fastest flight 2h 30m |
First flight 12:40 AM |
Last flight 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€77
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€262
Fastest journey on Sep 18
6 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
6 h 57 m
Flights on Sep 18
107
Distance
1513 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Florence to Heraklion is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Heraklion will cost around €262 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Heraklion without transferring at least once.
Regionale 18251+
InterCityNotte 899+
Regionale 20401+
W46087
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+
Leonardo express 4590+
W46087
Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 20485+
A3300 · A3653
Regionale Veloce 4103 · Regionale 20493+
A3653 · A3300
Regionale Veloce 4105 · Regionale 20503+
A3300 · A3653
OS540+
OS811
EN8193+
LH4324
LH9437+
4Y1260
EN8193+
4Y1260
LH9437+
LH4324Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Heraklion among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €324 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €324, while a flight costs an average of €324.
Distance: 940 miles (1513 km)
Most popular Flight | Driving |
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€324 Average price Cheapest | €394 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 30h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Heraklion flights for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 899+ Regionale 20401+ EW9885 | 12:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 24h05 | 1:45 AM Heraklion International Airport | 4 transfers | |
Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 899+ Regionale 20401+ W46087 | 12:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 13h50 | 3:30 PM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 899+ Regionale 20401+ GQ821 | 12:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 20h40 | 10:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 4 transfers | |
Intercity 581+ Regionale 12508 · Regionale 20433+ EW9885 | 5:45 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 19h00 | 1:45 AM Heraklion International Airport | 4 transfers | |
Intercity 581+ Regionale 12508 · Regionale 20433+ GQ210 | 5:45 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 25h15 | 8:00 AM Heraklion International Airport | 4 transfers | |
Intercity 581+ Regionale 12508 · Regionale 20433+ GQ821 | 5:45 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h35 | 10:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 4 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+ W46087+ Leonardo express 4590 | 6:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h30 | 3:30 PM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+ EW9885 · EW9674+ Leonardo express 4590 | 6:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 18h45 | 1:45 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+ GQ216+ Leonardo express 4590+ GQ821 | 6:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h20 | 10:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
LX3457 · LX3433+ LX4325 | 6:25 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 7h35 | 3:00 PM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1683+ LX4325 | 6:30 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 7h30 | 3:00 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4099 · Regionale 20455+ A32157+ A3300 | 6:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 23h55 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4099 · Regionale 20455+ A32153+ A3328 | 6:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h00 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4099 · Regionale 20455+ A3328 · A3655 | 6:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h00 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
OS540+ OS811 | 7:00 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 6h25 | 2:25 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS540+ OS813 | 7:00 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 7h15 | 3:15 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9591+ GQ216+ Leonardo express 4700+ GQ821 | 7:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 14h15 | 10:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9591+ EW9885 · EW9674+ Leonardo express 4700 | 7:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h40 | 1:45 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ EW9885 · EW9674+ Leonardo express 4600 | 7:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h31 | 1:45 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+ Regionale 20445+ EW9885 · EW9674 | 7:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 16h57 | 1:45 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+ EW9885 · EW9674+ Leonardo express 4596 | 7:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 16h57 | 1:45 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9301+ Regionale 20447+ EW9885 · EW9674 | 7:59 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 16h46 | 1:45 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ A3655+ Leonardo express 4682+ A3328 | 8:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h21 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ A32153+ Leonardo express 4682+ A3328 | 8:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h21 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ EW9885 · EW9674+ Leonardo express 4682 | 8:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 16h31 | 1:45 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
LH9443+ LH4324 | 8:15 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 8h40 | 5:55 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9443+ 4Y1260 | 8:15 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 8h40 | 5:55 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ Regionale 20449+ A3300 · A3655 | 8:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 21h57 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ Regionale 20449+ A32153+ A3328 | 8:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h02 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ Regionale 20449+ A3655 · A3328 | 8:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h02 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ A3328 · A3655+ Leonardo express 4606 | 8:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 14h47 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ A3655 · A3328+ Leonardo express 4608 | 8:59 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 14h36 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ A32157+ A3300+ Leonardo express 4608 | 8:59 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 21h31 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 20485+ A3300 · A3653 | 9:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 21h26 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 20485+ A3655 · A3328 | 9:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 14h31 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 20485+ A3304 · A3653 | 9:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 22h51 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ A3300 · A3653+ Leonardo express 4614 | 9:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 20h42 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ A3655+ Leonardo express 4614+ A3328 | 9:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 13h47 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Leonardo express 4614+ A3304 · A3653 | 9:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 22h07 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
EN8193+ LH4324 | 9:50 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 7h05 | 5:55 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9437+ 4Y1260 | 9:50 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 7h05 | 5:55 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8193+ 4Y1260 | 9:50 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 7h05 | 5:55 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9437+ LH4324 | 9:50 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 7h05 | 5:55 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Leonardo express 4616+ A3304 · A3653 | 10:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 21h41 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ A3300 · A3653+ Leonardo express 4616 | 10:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 20h16 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ A3655+ Leonardo express 4616+ A3328 | 10:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 13h21 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale Veloce 4131 · Regionale 20495+ A3653 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 21h27 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 4 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale Veloce 4131 · Regionale 20495+ A32157 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 20h02 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 4 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale Veloce 4131 · Regionale 20495+ A3300 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 20h02 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 4 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ Regionale 20467+ A3300 · A3653 | 10:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 19h57 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ Regionale 20467+ A3304 · A3653 | 10:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 21h22 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ Regionale 20467+ A3655 · A3328 | 10:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 13h02 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
LX1679+ LX8348 | 10:45 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 8h15 | 8:00 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ A3653+ Leonardo express 4620+ A3300 | 10:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 19h42 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9391+ A3304 · A3653+ Leonardo express 4622 | 10:59 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 20h56 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9391+ Leonardo express 4622+ A3300 · A3653 | 10:59 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 19h31 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4103 · Regionale 20493+ A3300 · A3653 | 11:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 19h16 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ A3653 · A3300+ Leonardo express 4702 | 11:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 19h16 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4103 · Regionale 20493+ A3653 · A3304 | 11:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 20h41 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503+ Leonardo express 4704+ A3300 · A3653 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 18h57 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503+ A3304 · A3653+ Leonardo express 4704 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 20h22 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503+ A3328+ Leonardo express 4704+ A3655 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 12h02 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+ A3328+ Leonardo express 4626+ A3655 | 11:59 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 11h36 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+ Leonardo express 4626+ A3653 · A3304 | 11:59 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 19h56 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+ A3300 · A3653+ Leonardo express 4626 | 11:59 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 18h31 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ A3653 · A3300+ Leonardo express 4628 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 18h16 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ A3304+ Leonardo express 4628+ A3653 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 19h41 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Leonardo express 4628+ A3655 · A3328 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 11h21 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ A3653+ Leonardo express 4632+ A3300 | 12:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h42 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ A3304+ Leonardo express 4632+ A3653 | 12:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 19h07 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Leonardo express 4632+ A3655 · A3328 | 12:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h47 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4105 · Regionale 20503+ A3653 · A3304 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 18h41 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4105 · Regionale 20503+ A3653 · A3300 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h16 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ A3300+ Leonardo express 4636+ A3653 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h16 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 20527+ A3304 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 18h27 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 4 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 20527+ A3653 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h02 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 4 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 20527+ A32157 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h02 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 4 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale 20497+ A3653 · A3300 | 1:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 16h42 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale 20497+ A3304 · A3653 | 1:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 18h07 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Leonardo express 4642+ A3653 · A3300 | 1:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 16h42 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ A32157+ A3300+ Leonardo express 4644 | 2:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 16h16 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ A3653 · A3300+ Leonardo express 4644 | 2:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 16h16 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Leonardo express 4644+ A3653 · A3304 | 2:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h41 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
LH5687+ LH5912 | 2:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 8h19 | 11:59 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ A32157+ Leonardo express 4648+ A3300 | 2:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h42 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ A3304 · A3653+ Leonardo express 4648 | 2:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h07 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ A3653+ Leonardo express 4648+ A3300 | 2:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h42 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Leonardo express 4652+ A3653 · A3300 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h16 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ A3653+ Leonardo express 4652+ A3304 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 16h41 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ A32157+ A3300+ Leonardo express 4652 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h16 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ A3653+ Leonardo express 4656+ A3300 | 3:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 14h42 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ A32157+ Leonardo express 4656+ A3300 | 3:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 14h42 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ A3653 · A3304+ Leonardo express 4656 | 3:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 16h07 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ A3304 · A3653+ Leonardo express 4660 | 4:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h41 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Leonardo express 4660+ A3306 · A3653 | 4:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h41 | 10:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Leonardo express 4660+ A3300 · A3653 | 4:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 14h16 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Leonardo express 4662+ A3306 · A3653 | 4:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h22 | 10:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Leonardo express 4662+ A3653 · A3304 | 4:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h22 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ A3653 · A3300+ Leonardo express 4662 | 4:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 13h57 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ A3653+ Leonardo express 4664+ A3300 | 4:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 13h42 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ A3653 · A3304+ Leonardo express 4664 | 4:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h07 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ A3306 · A3653+ Leonardo express 4664 | 4:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 17h07 | 10:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 3 transfers | |
SN4158+ SN3184 · SN3255 | 7:00 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 14h20 | 10:20 AM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
EN8859+ 4Y1204 | 7:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 12h25 | 8:50 AM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8859+ LH4420 | 7:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 12h25 | 8:50 AM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9501+ LH4420 | 7:25 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 12h25 | 8:50 AM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1681+ LX2818 · LX2350 | 7:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 15h00 | 11:45 AM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
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One of Greece’s top museums, showcasing Minoan masterpieces from Knossos and Crete. Essential for understanding the island’s ancient history.
Historical museum covering Byzantine to modern Crete, with strong collections on art, daily life, and a notable El Greco room.
Modern museum dedicated to Nikos Kazantzakis, presenting manuscripts, personal objects, and his global literary legacy in engaging displays.
The old Venetian harbor is Heraklion’s classic waterfront walk, linking the fortress, boats, sea views, and the city’s maritime atmosphere.
Central square around the Morosini Fountain, lively day and night. It is ideal for orientation, people-watching, and historic center walks.
Main pedestrian shopping street through the old center. It combines local life, architecture, and easy access to major landmarks.
Dakos is a Cretan barley rusk topped with tomato, mizithra or feta, olive oil, and oregano. It is a classic island meze that showcases local olive oil and cheese.
Gamopilafo is a creamy Cretan rice pilaf cooked in rich meat broth, often with goat or lamb. It is served at weddings and feasts and is deeply tied to local celebrations.
Antikristo is lamb slow-roasted around an open fire with only salt. This ancient shepherd style from Crete is prized for its pure flavor and festive character.
Long-running traditional taverna known for Cretan meze, grilled meats, and a warm local atmosphere near the city center.
Refined restaurant serving creative Cretan cuisine with local ingredients and a polished contemporary atmosphere.
Established seafood restaurant by the harbor, popular for fresh fish, classic Greek dishes, and sea views in a casual setting.
Moderate for Greece: hotels rise in summer, but dining and buses stay reasonable versus Santorini or Mykonos.
Service is often included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Round up for cafes and taxis; no tip is required.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Heraklion by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heraklion, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence to Heraklion flights use the Florence Peretola Airport to Heraklion International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Heraklion airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Florence Peretola Airport is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Florence Peretola Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Florence Peretola Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Florence Peretola Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Heraklion International Airport is 1 km from Heraklion city centre. Public transport options include:
Heraklion International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heraklion International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heraklion International Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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