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Heraklion.$283 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Madrid on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.
Heraklion.$295 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Nov, returning Sun, 30 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Madrid on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $295, select.
Heraklion.$295 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan, returning Tue, 27 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Madrid on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $295, select.
Heraklion.$300 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Feb, returning Fri, 13 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Madrid on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.
Heraklion.$303 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec, returning Fri, 12 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Madrid on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.
Heraklion.$310 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Madrid on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $310, select.
Heraklion.$310 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Mon, 29 Sep.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Madrid on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $310, select.
Heraklion.$310 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul, returning Sat, 12 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Madrid on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $310, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Madrid Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $333
Jul
from $310
Aug
from $324
Sep
from $310
Oct
from $325
Nov
from $295
Dec
from $303
Jan
from $295
Feb
from $300
Mar
from $328
Apr
from $346
May
from $389
Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:May

Madrid to Crete Heraklion: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Madrid to Heraklion below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Crete Heraklion.

Madrid to Heraklion: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$283
Cheapest month to flyAugust

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Crete Heraklion is $283. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Madrid to Crete Heraklion. But we found flights with one or more stops from $283.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Madrid to Crete Heraklion.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Crete Heraklion is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport on Monday, 25 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Madrid Airport and Crete Heraklion Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Crete Heraklion 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Heraklion is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Heraklion.

Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Heraklion Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.

  • Heraklion is one hour ahead of Madrid and observes the UTC+2 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MAD to HER flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • Getting to Heraklion (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a cinch with Iberia Express. This popular carrier has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Heraklion Airport.

  • Iberia Express is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and HER:

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • $122 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start at $283. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • Get cheap tickets from MAD to HER by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • September is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAD to HER.

  • Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Of the departures from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on time at their destination.

  • To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Heraklion Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • If you have a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near HER:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion

  • Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 15 minutes.

When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Heraklion based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Heraklion Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to HER around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Greece

  • You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its leading sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Any journey through Greece wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just a couple of highlights in this destination, which is about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.

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