Cheapest: November from €39 · OTP → HER

Best Time to Fly: BucharestHeraklion

CapitalAthens
Population10,400,720
CurrencyEUR € Euro
LanguageGreek
Time ZoneUTC+03:00 EEST
AirportHER
Distance1,029 km
Flight Time1h 42m
Visitors/yr~11,766,060

The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Heraklion is November, with fares from €39. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €78+ — a difference of €39 per ticket. Booking on a Wednesday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 1,029 km OTP–HER sector.

Month-by-Month Price Breakdown: Bucharest to Heraklion

Estimated seasonal guide, not live fare data: we do not yet have enough observed fares on this route to show real monthly prices. Use the live fares above for actual pricing.

January
€41
Cheapest
February
€44
March
€49
April
€56
Peak
May
€53
June
€63
Peak
July
€75
Peak
August
€78
Peak
September
€51
October
€46
November
€39
Cheapest
December
€61
Peak

Price Comparison Table

MonthFrom pricevs cheapestVerdict
January€41+€2Best value
February€44+€5Best value
March€49+€10Best value
April€56+€17Average
May€53+€14Average
June€63+€24Average
July€75+€36Expensive
August€78+€39Expensive
September€51+€12Average
October€46+€7Best value
November€39CheapestBest value
December€61+€22Average

Day-of-Week Price Patterns

On the Bucharest–Heraklion route, Wednesdays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Saturdays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.

Best combination: Fly on a Wednesday in November booking 5–7 weeks ahead for the lowest possible fare on Bucharest–Heraklion.

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Top Activities in Heraklion

Safari Club: Crete by Sunset, evening Guided Tour
5.0/5 from 103 reviews · 6h · free cancellation
€89 per person
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The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area
5.0/5 from 88 reviews · 8h · free cancellation
€165 per person
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PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages
5.0/5 from 74 reviews · 8.5h · free cancellation
€116 per person
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Explore the Real Crete-Zeus’s Cave - Villages-Olive Oil Factory
5.0/5 from 34 reviews · 8h · free cancellation
€115 per person
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PRIVATE TOUR - Winery+Olive Oil Factory-Old Traditional Villages
5.0/5 from 29 reviews · 7.5h · free cancellation
€260 per person
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Chania Old Town & Top Sights | From Heraklion, Rethymno & Chania
5.0/5 from 28 reviews · 6h · free cancellation
€97 per person
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Rethymnon Old Town, Arkadi , Eleutherna, Margarites | Private
5.0/5 from 24 reviews · 7h · free cancellation
€82 per person
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Tuk Tuk Sissi Ride 2 hours private tour
5.0/5 from 23 reviews · 2h · free cancellation
€49 per person
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Heraklion, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Heraklion

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Live fares Bucharest to Heraklion

Updated 30 Aug 2026
DepartsBooking siteStopsDurationFrom
Sat 10 OctFareraDirect3h 55m€53
Mon 19 OctVayamaDirect3h 55m€68
Tue 6 OctKiwi.com1 stop11h 50m€102
Mon 5 OctTrip.com1 stop11h 35m€109
Fri 16 OctKiwi.com1 stop9h 40m€114
Tue 15 SepCity.Travel1 stop5h 05m€120
Sat 12 SepGotogate1 stop13h 10m€122
Sat 12 SepKiwi.comDirect3h 55m€133
Sun 4 OctTrip.com1 stop13h 45m€137
Thu 10 SepKupi.com1 stop28h 05m€140
Real fares found on this route recently, cheapest first. Great-circle distance 1,029 km. Prices move daily - run a search for your own dates.
The cheapest nonstop is €53 - actually €49 cheaper than the best connecting fare.

Cheaper from a nearby airport

Updated 30 Aug 2026
Fly fromFly intoStopsDepartsFrom
BUH (BUH)Heraklion (HER)Direct12 Sep€30
Same trip, different airports. Factor in ground transport and the extra time before choosing on price alone.

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