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Cheap flights to Heraklion
Crete's capital, with the Minoan palace of Knossos and beaches along the north coast.
- Best weather
- Apr to Nov
- Warmest
- Jul, 28°C
- Airport
- HER
Best time to visit Heraklion
The best time to visit Heraklion for the weather is from April to November, when daytime highs average 20 to 28°C (68 to 82°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in January (about 62 mm of rain) and the least in July.
The warmest month is July, with highs around 28°C (83°F); the coolest is January, at around 16°C (60°F) by day and 11°C (51°F) at night.
Heraklion weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C 60°F | 11°C 51°F | 62 mm of rain | Cool and dry |
| February | 16°C 61°F | 11°C 51°F | 49 mm of rain | Cool and dry |
| March | 17°C 63°F | 12°C 53°F | 31 mm of rain | Mild and dry |
| April Best | 20°C 68°F | 15°C 58°F | 13 mm of rain | Mild and dry |
| May Best | 23°C 74°F | 18°C 64°F | 13 mm of rain | Mild and dry |
| June Best | 26°C 79°F | 22°C 71°F | 4 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
| July Best | 28°C 83°F | 25°C 77°F | 0 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
| August Best | 28°C 83°F | 25°C 77°F | 2 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
| September Best | 26°C 80°F | 22°C 72°F | 15 mm of rain | Warm and dry |
| October Best | 23°C 74°F | 19°C 66°F | 44 mm of rain | Mild and dry |
| November Best | 21°C 69°F | 16°C 61°F | 32 mm of rain | Mild and dry |
| December | 18°C 64°F | 13°C 55°F | 53 mm of rain | Mild and dry |
Long-term averages from Heraklion Port 10 m a.s.l., 2007–2024. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Heraklion
Farepop finds fares to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 12,100 km · about 15.5 hours non-stop Adelaide 14,100 km · about 18 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Queenstown 16,800 km · about 21.5 hours non-stop Christchurch 17,100 km · about 22 hours non-stop |
| United States | Boston 4,900 mi · about 10.5 hours non-stop New York 5,100 mi · about 11 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Montréal 7,900 km · about 10.5 hours non-stop Toronto 8,400 km · about 11 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | London 1,700 mi · about 4 hours non-stop East Midlands 1,800 mi · about 4 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Athens 310 km · about an hour non-stop Naples 1,100 km · about 2 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Heraklion
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
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The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Heraklion: questions
When is the best time to visit Heraklion?
For the weather, from April to November, when daytime highs average around 25°C. These are long-term averages from Heraklion Port 10 m a.s.l., 2007–2024.
Does it rain a lot in Heraklion?
Heraklion has no distinct wet season. January is usually the wettest month, with about 62 mm of rain.
Which airport do you fly into for Heraklion?
Farepop finds fares to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
How can I find cheap flights to Heraklion?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Heraklion costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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