Traveling from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Thessaloniki and Heraklion follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Each week, there are 24 Thessaloniki International Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 06:30 Aegean Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 23:30 with Sky Express.
Leave enough time to make your SKG to HER flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Heraklion Airport. When you're ready to start your Heraklion vacation, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Greece:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating SKG to HER flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Thessaloniki International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SKG and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Larnaca International Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
AED 88 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Thessaloniki International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 163. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SKG to HER, reserve your journey seven months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Heraklion Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SKG to HER.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Of all flights departing from Thessaloniki International Airport, 79.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Thessaloniki International Airport is around 18 kilometers from central Thessaloniki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SKG? If you're boarding an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late Thessaloniki International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near HER:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center by car.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Heraklion in February.
When reserving your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Heraklion Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SKG to HER around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 322 kilometers away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Head 338 kilometers north from Heraklion to visit Acharnes, another well-known stop in Greece. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.

