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Weekend getaways from Heraklion

All cheap flights from Heraklion

26 weekend-ready destinations depart from Heraklion right now, 11 of them direct. The cheapest fare is €19 to Athens — all options on this page take under 3 hours each way, leaving enough time for a full Friday-to-Sunday break. Fares are updated regularly; prices shown are the lowest observed this week.

The fare shown on this page is the base ticket price. For a real cost comparison, add: checked baggage if needed (€10-30 on budget carriers), airport transfers at both ends, and any hotel nights. Cabin-bag-only packing is the simplest way to keep weekend trip costs honest - most low-cost carriers allow one small under-seat item free.

Weekend travel from Heraklion tends to cluster around the same departure patterns - Friday evening out, Sunday evening back - which is exactly why those slots cost more. If your schedule allows a Monday-morning return instead of Sunday evening, you often unlock the same destinations for noticeably less without cutting the trip short. The extra night is sometimes cheaper than the premium Sunday flight.

Use the price calendar on any route page to confirm which month has the cheapest weekend fares to your chosen destination. Shoulder-season travel (May, early June, September, October) can be noticeably cheaper than peak-summer travel on many leisure routes from Heraklion, while still offering suitable weather for a short city break.

Best weekend getaways from Heraklion right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Heraklion? These destinations combine short flight times, current low fares, and enough flexibility for a two- or three-day trip. The cheapest option in this list is Athens from €19.

  1. Athens

    Greece - 0h 50m - Direct

    from €19

  2. Larnaca

    Cyprus - 1h 25m - Direct

    from €40

  3. Thessaloniki

    Greece - 1h 15m - Direct

    from €41

  4. Kerkyra

    Greece - 1h 50m - Direct

    from €45

  5. Mikonos

    Greece - 0h 55m - Direct

    from €45

Why these destinations?

  • - Short flight time from the origin airport
  • - Low current fares compared with nearby destinations
  • - Practical for a 2-3 day city break or short escape

5 of 5 top options have direct flights available - no connections needed for your weekend.

Booking tip: Saturday-morning departure + Monday-morning return is typically 20-30% cheaper than the popular Friday-evening out, Sunday-evening back pattern.

Prices refresh every 48-72 hours.

Cheapest destinations from Heraklion

  1. AthensGreece
    GQ0h 50mDirect
    from €19
  2. LarnacaCyprus
    GQ1h 25mDirect
    from €40
  3. ThessalonikiGreece
    GQ1h 15mDirect
    from €41
  4. KerkyraGreece
    Aegean1h 50mDirect
    from €45
  5. MikonosGreece
    OA0h 55mDirect
    from €45
  6. PalermoItaly
    V72hDirect
    from €46
  7. TiranaAlbania
    Aegean1h 35mDirect
    from €55
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  8. ThiraGreece
    OA0h 45mDirect
    from €56
  9. IstanbulTurkiye
    Aegean1h 35mDirect
    from €61
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  10. SofiaBulgaria
    Aegean2h 10m1 stop
    from €74
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  11. Ikaria IslandGreece
    GQ1h 45m1 stop
    from €84
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  12. BelgradeSerbia
    Aegean2h 30m1 stop
    from €86
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  13. RhodesGreece
    GQ1hDirect
    from €89
  14. KosGreece
    GQ1h 50m1 stop
    from €90
  15. ChisinauMoldova
    Aegean2h 50m1 stop
    from €91
  16. BucharestRomania
    W41h 55mDirect
    from €96
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  17. MilosGreece
    GQ1h 35m1 stop
    from €101
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  18. KalamataGreece
    Aegean1h 35m1 stop
    from €107
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  19. CataniaItaly
    Aegean2h 30m1 stop
    from €113
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  20. KefalliniaGreece
    GQ2h 5m1 stop
    from €126
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  21. BudapestHungary
    GQ2h 55m1 stop
    from €130
  22. Syros IslandGreece
    GQ1h 25m1 stop
    from €132
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  23. PaphosCyprus
    Aegean2h 20m1 stop
    from €141
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  24. IzmirTurkiye
    GQ1h 45m1 stop
    from €153
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  25. RomeItaly
    GQ2h 55m1 stop
    from €164
  26. ParosGreece
    Aegean1h 35m1 stop
    from €190
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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from Heraklion?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Heraklion is €19 to Athens, about 1 hours each way. That leaves plenty of time for two full days at your destination even on a Friday-to-Sunday schedule. See the full list above for all 26 options under 3 hours, covering 10 countries.
How many direct flights from Heraklion work for a weekend?
11 of the short-haul destinations from Heraklion currently have direct fares available. Direct is almost always the right call for a 2-night break — you land fresher, skip the connection stress, and save time on both ends of the trip. If a direct option is even €20 more than a connecting flight, it's usually worth it for a trip this short.
When should I book a weekend flight from Heraklion?
4-6 weeks ahead usually gets you the best combination of price and seat availability. Friday-evening departures and Sunday-evening returns are the most popular slots, so they tend to cost more. Comparing a Saturday-morning departure or a Monday return can uncover lower fares on the same routes. Last-minute deals do appear (within 14 days), but availability and price are unpredictable at that stage.
What counts as "short-haul" from Heraklion?
We filter to flights under 3 hours one-way. That threshold is based on a practical test: a 3-hour flight allows you to leave Heraklion on a Friday evening after work and arrive in time for dinner at your destination — leaving the full Saturday and Sunday free. Flights longer than 3 hours start to eat meaningfully into a 2-night break.