How to travel from Athens to Heraklion

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Travel Information to Heraklion from Athens

distanceDistance199 miles (321 km)
modeAvailable travel modesFerry or flight
priceTicket price range$33 - $45
cheapestCheapest modeFerry • $33 (€30) • 8 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $45 (€41) • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlue Star Ferries or Aegean Airlines

Take a ferry or flight to travel 199 miles (321 km) between Athens and Heraklion. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Blue Star Ferries or Aegean Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct ferry or flight from Athens to Heraklion.

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from Athens to Heraklion

How to get from Athens to Heraklion by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Athens to Heraklion is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Aegean AirlinesA3300
06:35AM0h55
Athens International Airport (ATH)
07:30AMHeraklion International Airport (HER)
$841One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Blue Star FerriesASTERION II
09:00PM9h15
Port of Piraeus
06:15AMHeraklion Port
$571One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Aegean AirlinesA3328
11:35PM0h50
Athens International Airport (ATH)
12:25AMHeraklion International Airport (HER)
$951One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Aegean AirlinesA3318
04:45PM0h50
Athens International Airport (ATH)
05:35PMHeraklion International Airport (HER)
$1301One-way
0 transfers
Aegean AirlinesA3322
09:50PM0h50
Athens International Airport (ATH)
10:40PMHeraklion International Airport (HER)
$1191One-way
0 transfers
Aegean AirlinesA3320
08:15PM0h55
Athens International Airport (ATH)
09:10PMHeraklion International Airport (HER)
$1301One-way
0 transfers
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)FESTOS PALACE
09:00PM9h30
Port of Piraeus
06:30AMHeraklion Port
$611One-way
0 transfers
SeajetsCHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1
09:15AM7h50
Port of Piraeus
05:05PMHeraklion Port
$1231One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesHIGHSPEED 4
08:30AM9h30
Port of Piraeus
06:00PMHeraklion Port
$1231One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by travel between Athens and Heraklion with Aegean Airlines and Volotea. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

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