How to Travel from

Heraklion Airport to Athens

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Greece Heraklion Airport Athens

How to Get from Heraklion Airport to Athens

Plane

1 h

Select a Ticket

Car

13 h 25 min

from $18

Rideshare

13 h 25 min

from $13.05

Cheapest

By car (343 km)

13 h 25 min

343 km.

from $18

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

13 h 25 min

343 km.

from $13.05

Airlines

Volotea

Website:

volotea.com

Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$59.87–$229.28

Aegean Airlines

Website:

en.aegeanair.com/

Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$70.06–$216.54

Sky Express

Website:

skyexpress.gr/

Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Athens

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$59.87–$216.54

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:

+30 210 4121001

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

seajets.com/

Other from Rethymno to Port

Ave. Duration:

5h 50m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$101.90–$267.49

Other from Heraklion Port to Port

Ave. Duration:

8h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$101.90–$280.23

Fast Ferries

Phone:

+30 210 4284000

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

fastferries.com.gr/

Other from Heraklion Port to Port

Ave. Duration:

9h 30m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$49.68–$458.56

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:

+302108919800

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bluestarferries.com/en-gb/

Other from Heraklion Port to Port

Ave. Duration:

9h 5m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$53.50–$127.38

Minoan Lines

Phone:

+30 2810 399800

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

minoan.gr/

Other from Heraklion Port to Port

Ave. Duration:

9h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$59.98–$139.68

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:

+30 210 89 19 800

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

hellenicseaways.gr/

Other from Heraklion Port to Port

Ave. Duration:

9h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$53.50–$152.85

ANEK Lines

Phone:

+30 21 0419 7400

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

anek.gr/en/

Other from Heraklion Port to Port

Ave. Duration:

9h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$63.69–$242.02

Bus operators

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Phone:

2821 091288

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

e-ktel.com/en/

Bus from Heraklion to Chania

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.74–$19.11

Bus from Chania to Port

Ave. Duration:

8h 20m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$26.75–$36.94

What is the cheapest way to get from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $33.70 - $50 and takes 12h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $53.26 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Heraklion Airport (HER) and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens. However, there are services departing from Irakleion Airport and arriving at Port of Piraeus via Heraklion and Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

Is there a direct flight between Heraklion Airport (HER) and Athens?

Yes, there are direct flights between Heraklion Airport (HER) and Athens; these take 50 min and cost $43.48 - $130.43 .

How far is it from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens?

The distance between Heraklion Airport (HER) and Athens is 342 km.

How do I travel from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 59m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

How long does it take to get from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens bus from?

Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens bus arrive?

Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.

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Three ways to Travel from Heraklion Airport to Athens

Transport providers

Airlines

Volotea

Aegean Airlines

Sky Express

Other operators

Seajets

Fast Ferries

Blue Star Ferries

Minoan Lines

Hellenic Seaways

ANEK Lines

Bus operators

KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens?

What is the fastest way to get from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens?

Is there a direct bus between Heraklion Airport (HER) and Athens?

Is there a direct flight between Heraklion Airport (HER) and Athens?

How far is it from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens?

How do I travel from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens without a car?

How long does it take to get from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens?

Where do I catch the Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens bus from?

Where does the Heraklion Airport (HER) to Athens bus arrive?

Where can I stay near Athens?