Athens vs Heraklion — which is cheaper?
Athens is currently cheaper than Heraklion by 53,002 HUF.
Athens18,161 HUFRound-trip price / personNovember 7–22Heraklion71,163 HUFRound-trip price / personOctober 17–27
Fares apply to the dates shown. Dates and trip types may differ between the two offers.
Cheapest round trip by month
The cheapest round-trip fare from Budapest to Athens and Heraklion in each of the coming months, based on currently cached prices.
| Month | Athens | Heraklion |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 24,307 HUF — cheaper this month | 63,848 HUF |
| November 2026 | 19,820 HUF | no data |
| December 2026 | 22,967 HUF | no data |
| January 2027 | 21,007 HUF | no data |
| February 2027 | no data | no data |
| March 2027 | no data | no data |
Athens is cheaper in all 1 comparable months.
The biggest gap is in October 2026: Athens 24,307 HUF vs Heraklion 63,848 HUF — a difference of 39,541 HUF.
Cheapest month per destination: Athens — November 2026 (19,820 HUF), Heraklion — October 2026 (63,848 HUF).
How do these two destinations differ?
- Distance from Budapest
- Athens: approx. 1,124 km · Heraklion: approx. 1,444 km
- Currently available dates
- Athens: 864 · Heraklion: 1
- Destination type
- Athens: city break · Heraklion: beach
Frequently asked questions
How much cheaper is Athens than Heraklion?
Athens flights are currently about 53,002 HUF cheaper than Heraklion from Budapest (18,161 HUF vs. 71,163 HUF).
Which has more available dates: Athens or Heraklion?
Athens currently offers more available dates from Budapest (864) than Heraklion (1).