Cheapest Direct Flight
SKY express
6 Oct, Tue07:45
Heraklion – Thessaloniki
1h 10m
Non-stop
HER–SKG
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Quick Flight Summary from Heraklion to Thessaloniki
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price $ 88
- Direct flight duration 1 hour 10 min
- Arrival airports SKG
- Best days to book Thursday, Saturday
- Average over the last 30 days $ 128
Cheapest flights from Heraklion to Thessaloniki
SKY express
4 Oct, Sun07:10
Heraklion – Thessaloniki
1h 10m
Non-stop
HER–SKG
SKY express
8 Oct, Thu07:15
Heraklion – Thessaloniki
1h 10m
Non-stop
HER–SKG
SKY express
30 Sep, Wed10:45
Heraklion – Thessaloniki
1h 10m
Non-stop
HER–SKG
SKY express
1 Oct, Thu19:30
Heraklion – Thessaloniki
1h 10m
Non-stop
HER–SKG
SKY express
20 Sep, Sun07:10
Heraklion – Thessaloniki
1h 10m
Non-stop
HER–SKG
SKY express
19 Sep, Sat19:30
Heraklion – Thessaloniki
1h 10m
Non-stop
HER–SKG
Shortest Flight
SKY express
10 Sep, Thu07:10
Heraklion – Thessaloniki
1h 5m
Non-stop
HER–SKG
SKY express
17 Sep, Thu07:10
Heraklion – Thessaloniki
1h 5m
Non-stop
HER–SKG
Last update: 23 August 2026 12:38
Estimated Prices for Heraklion to Thessaloniki Flights
Cheapest Day19 September Saturday
Best Price
$ 80
Average Price
$ 208
$ 541
$ 80
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Transportation to Airport from Heraklion City Center
Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
It is possible to reach Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport from the city center in a short time. You can go by taxi, by bus or by car, if you have rented a car for your trip, and deliver it at the airport.
Bus
You can reach the Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport in 15 - 20 minutes with the airport bus from the city center. The bus service runs from early morning until late at night and a bus leaves every 5 - 10 minutes. You should also know that on Sundays the frequency of the bus services is reduced.
Taxi
You can always find a taxi easily in the city center, but do not forget that you must always look for a taxi stop. If you can not find a taxi stop close to the place you are staying at, you can ask the hotel to call a taxi for you. Because the distance is close, you can reach the airport in just 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Rent a car
Renting a vehicle in Heraklion is very common. For this reason, you can come across many car rental companies in the city, you can rent a motorbike or car according to your preference. You can deliver your rental vehicle at the airport after having spent your entire trip with a comfortable transportation vehicle. To go to Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport, you must go from Ikarou main road, then connect to the E75 highway. The total distance is about 10 minutes.
Airport Information
Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is in 5 km east of the city center and is more commonly referred to as Heraklion Airport by local people. The airport is the second busiest airport in Greece after Athens International Airport.
Especially during the summer season, the airport is quite crowded and there are long queues because there are many tourists. A new airport project, which is planned to be built in the Kastelli region, is being developed to eliminate this intensity.
At the airport, you can find a bank, a currency exchange, cash machines, duty-free shops, cosmetics and souvenir shops. You can also eat and drink at the airport restaurants, ice cream shops, cafes, and bars.
There is also 1 VIP and 1 CIP lounge at the airport. For passengers traveling with a kid, there is a baby room where they can get meet almost any needs.
Transportation to Thessaloniki City Center from Airport
Thessaloniki - Makedonia Airport
Thessaloniki, which has the most crowded population after the capital Athens in Greece, bears the traces of hosting three great civilizations throughout the history. It is possible to come across the traces the Roman Era on a street and see the magnificent Byzantine churches on another street as well as you can come across the historical artifacts of the Ottoman period in the city.
The city, which has become one of the most important attraction centers of the world today with the historical heritage, attracts people with its nightlife as well. The airport of the city was named as Macedonia Airport since the city is known as "Macedonia of Greece". Located in the southern part of the city, this international airport is only 14 kilometers away from the city center. In addition, compared to other airports, Thessaloniki Airport is preferred by many passengers since affordable flight tickets are available for transportation to Europe from the airport. Thessaloniki offers very limited alternatives in terms of public transportation options. You can reach nearly 80 points in the city only by bus.
In addition to the regular bus services, a bus allocated to tourists offers one-hour free sightseeing. Apart from the bus option, another transportation option in the city is to take a taxi. Other than the buses that depart in front of the terminal buildings of the airport, you can go on your journey by taking a taxi or renting a car from the offices in the terminal building.
Taxi
You can prefer to take a taxi if you don’t want to lose time and enjoy a comfortable journey in Thessaloniki that has limited transportation options. You can reach the city center after a taxi journey that takes about half an hour. It is also possible to book a taxi in advance through the website of Yattaxi, which is the contracted taxi company that provides taxi services at the airport.
Bus
Macedonia (Thessaloniki) Airport provides 24-hour uninterrupted bus services every day for the passengers it hosts at the airport. The buses 78, 78A and 78N, which you can take to reach the city center, run at different departure times. The bus number 78A departs once a day at 5 a.m.
The bus number 78 departs every 45 minutes between 5 am and 10 pm. The bus number 78N provides transportation to the city center between 22:30 and 04:30 from the night until the morning. Your journey by these bus lines that allow you to get to the city center and the railway station directly takes about 45 minutes.
Rent a car
The car rental option, which is not preferred so frequently compared to other options for transportation from Macedonia (Thessaloniki) Airport to the city center, is provided inside the terminal buildings. The car rental companies providing this service are Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Cardelmar and Figame.
Thessaloniki Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
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Sunday
23 Aug
37°26°
Monday
24 Aug
35°27°
Tuesday
25 Aug
34°24°
Wednesday
26 Aug
35°24°
Thursday
27 Aug
32°25°
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Which airports can I use for Heraklion-Thessaloniki flights?
Which airports can I use for Heraklion-Thessaloniki flights?
For Heraklion-Thessaloniki flights, you can use Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport as departure airport, and Thessaloniki - Makedonia Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Heraklion-Thessaloniki and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Heraklion-Thessaloniki and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Heraklion-Thessaloniki is 620 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Heraklion-Thessaloniki flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Heraklion-Thessaloniki flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Heraklion-Thessaloniki flights is Sunday.
Heraklion-Thessaloniki: which airline is better value on this route?
Heraklion-Thessaloniki: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with SKY express starts from approximately $ 61.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Hahn Air | $ 513 | — |
 Aegean Airlines | $ 166 | 1 piece cabin baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
 SKY express | $ 61 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund |
Last update: 20.08.2026
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