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Flight deals from Crete Heraklion to Palermo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $157. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Palermo.$148 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Palermo.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Palermo on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.

Palermo.$158 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Volotea.Outbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Palermo.Inbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Palermo on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.

Palermo.$171 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Palermo.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Palermo on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $171, select.

Palermo.$184 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Volotea.Outbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Palermo.Inbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Palermo on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $184, select.

Palermo.$223 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Palermo.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Palermo on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $223, select.

Palermo.$228 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Volotea and Aeroitalia.Outbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Palermo.Inbound indirect flight with Aeroitalia, departs from Palermo on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $228, select.

Palermo.$275 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Volotea.Outbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Palermo.Inbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Palermo on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.

Palermo.$275 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Volotea.Outbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Palermo.Inbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Palermo on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.

Palermo.$300 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Volotea.Outbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Palermo.Inbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Palermo on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.

Palermo.$321 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with SKY express and Volotea.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Palermo.Inbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Palermo on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.

Palermo.$342 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jun, returning Thu, 1 Jul.Return flight with Volotea.Outbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 29 Jun, arriving in Palermo.Inbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Palermo on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $342, select.

Palermo.$351 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jun, returning Fri, 25 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 22 Jun, arriving in Palermo.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Palermo on Fri, 25 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $351, select.

Palermo.$376 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Jul, returning Thu, 8 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 5 Jul, arriving in Palermo.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Palermo on Thu, 8 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $376, select.

Palermo.$426 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 6 Jul.Return flight with Volotea.Outbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Palermo.Inbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Palermo on Tue, 6 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Palermo

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Heraklion to Palermo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$148
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	2 hrs
Most popular airline	Aegean Airlines
Average flights per week	4

Finding cheap flights from Crete Heraklion to Palermo: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Crete Heraklion to Palermo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Crete Heraklion to Palermo is $148. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Crete Heraklion to Palermo?

2 hours is the average flight time from Crete Heraklion to Palermo.

Which airlines fly direct from Crete Heraklion to Palermo?

Aegean Airlines and Volotea fly direct from Crete Heraklion to Palermo.

How many flights are there a week from Crete Heraklion to Palermo?

As of July 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Crete Heraklion to Palermo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Crete Heraklion to Palermo?

The cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Palermo is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.

How can I find the best flight deal to Palermo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Palermo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Palermo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Palermo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo with?

Currently, Wizz Air Malta and Volotea offer the cheapest flight tickets to Palermo.

Flying from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Palermo Airport (PMO): what you need to know

Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport.
The timezone in Palermo is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HER to PMO flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Volotea offers direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Palermo — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
Volotea is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HER and PMO include:
- Rome Fiumicino Airport
- Athens International Airport
- Milan Linate Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Palermo Airport (PMO)

At the moment, $70 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $148. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HER to PMO.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from HER to PMO.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport.

Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

77% of flights that depart Crete Heraklion Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Crete Heraklion Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near HER? If you're boarding an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Palermo Airport (PMO)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PMO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Palermo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent and experience more of Palermo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Palermo Airport around four weeks before your trip.

When to fly to Palermo Airport (PMO)

It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Palermo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Palermo Airport for July if you want to visit Palermo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to PMO in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of Italy

You've seen Palermo, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Travel around 434 kilometres north to Rome to tick off its top sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Italy, head for Naples, roughly 322 kilometres north of Palermo. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are the start of reasons to visit.