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Flight deals from Crete Heraklion to Helsinki Vantaa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 4,720. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Helsinki.R 1,561 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,561, select.
Helsinki.R 1,580 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,580, select.
Helsinki.R 1,970 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,970, select.
Helsinki.R 1,970 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,970, select.
Helsinki.R 1,970 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,970, select.
Helsinki.R 2,156 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,156, select.
Helsinki.R 2,360 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,360, select.
Helsinki.R 2,435 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,435, select.
Helsinki.R 2,453 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,453, select.
Helsinki.R 2,546 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound indirect flight with airBaltic, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,546, select.
Helsinki.R 2,756 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,756, select.
Helsinki.R 2,886 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,886, select.
Helsinki.R 2,918 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,918, select.
Helsinki.R 3,314 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 May.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,314, select.
Helsinki.R 4,113 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jun.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 27 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,113, select.
Helsinki.R 4,435 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,435, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Helsinki Vantaa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Crete Heraklion to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 2,918
Aug
from R 2,360
Sep
from R 1,561
Oct
from R 1,580
Nov
from R 1,970
Dec
from R 2,453
Jan
from R 1,970
Feb
from R 1,970
Mar
from R 2,156
Apr
Find prices
May
from R 2,435
Jun
from R 2,546

Direct flights from Crete Heraklion to Helsinki Vantaa

Crete Heraklion to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

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

Helsinki Vantaa

17km from central Helsinki
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Heraklion to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,561
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from Crete Heraklion to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Crete Heraklion to Helsinki Vantaa is R 3,377. 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.
3 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Crete Heraklion to Helsinki Vantaa.
Finnair, Alaska Airlines and Sunclass Airlines fly direct from Crete Heraklion to Helsinki Vantaa.
As of July 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Crete Heraklion to Helsinki Vantaa.
The cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Helsinki Vantaa is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Crete Heraklion Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 57 minutes.
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 Helsinki Vantaa 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 Helsinki is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Wizz Air Malta and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.

  • Heraklion and Helsinki share the same timezone, UTC+2.

  • Take your pick of three weekly Heraklion Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 12:05 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight you can take. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 21:45.

  • To ensure you get on your HER to HEL flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Getting to Helsinki (and then seeing more of Finland!) is a cinch with Finnair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HER and HEL:

    • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • R 1,561 is the lowest price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,377. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • To find cheap tickets from HER to HEL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from HER to HEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • 80.18% of flights leaving Heraklion Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of HER.

  • Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 15 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to HER? If you're catching an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Heraklion Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to explore Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of Finland

  • Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be discovered. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.

  • Tampere is another sought-after destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without experiencing Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Heraklion to Helsinki

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.