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Flight deals from Crete Heraklion to Madrid

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,085. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Madrid.R 934 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 934, select.
Madrid.R 994 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 994, select.
Madrid.R 1,022 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 26 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,022, select.
Madrid.R 1,171 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,171, select.
Madrid.R 1,264 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,264, select.
Madrid.R 1,444 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,444, select.
Madrid.R 1,524 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,524, select.
Madrid.R 1,934 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 May.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 22 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,934, select.
Madrid.R 2,033 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,033, select.
Madrid.R 2,033 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,033, select.
Madrid.R 2,033 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,033, select.
Madrid.R 2,033 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,033, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Madrid

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Crete Heraklion to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 1,171
Aug
from R 1,264
Sep
from R 934
Oct
from R 994
Nov
from R 1,444
Dec
from R 2,033
Jan
from R 2,033
Feb
from R 2,033
Mar
from R 2,033
Apr
from R 1,524
May
from R 1,934
Jun
from R 1,022

Crete Heraklion to Madrid: Alternative routes

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

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Heraklion to Madrid: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundR 934
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Crete Heraklion to Madrid is R 1,988. 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 Crete Heraklion to Madrid. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 1,988.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Crete Heraklion to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Madrid 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 Madrid Airport on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Crete Heraklion Airport and Madrid 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 Madrid 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 Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Wizz Air Malta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Travelling from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know

  • Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid one hour behind Heraklion.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HER to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Crete Heraklion Airport to Madrid Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between HER and MAD:

    • Barcelona Airport

    • Rome Fiumicino Airport

    • Athens International Airport

Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • 77% of flights that depart Crete Heraklion Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Crete Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to HER? If you're catching an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)

  • If you have a late Crete Heraklion Airport to Madrid Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near MAD:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Madrid and beyond.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Madrid Airport around one week before travelling.

Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • Madrid Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.

  • Getting there on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.

When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Madrid Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Madrid in March.

  • When reserving your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Madrid Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HER to MAD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Spain

  • Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.

  • Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without a visit to Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.

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