Statistics on Edinburgh-Heraklion flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Heraklion (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Heraklion from Edinburgh airport is $ 305 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 243 (in november) and $ 389 (in july), which is a saving of $ 63 or a surplus of $ 84 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $212 to $265 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a friday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Heraklion before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Heraklion plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Heraklion from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 243, saving $ 63 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 305). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 389).
Flight Edinburgh-Heraklion: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 215 | $ 261 | good price |
| February | $ 244 | $ 285 | fair price |
| March | $ 243 | $ 268 | good price |
| April | $ 236 | $ 295 | fair price |
| May | $ 215 | $ 294 | fair price |
| June | $ 223 | $ 307 | fair price |
| July | $ 283 | $ 389 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 306 | $ 358 | high price |
| September | $ 227 | $ 297 | fair price |
| October | $ 214 | $ 315 | fair price |
| November | $ 209 | $ 243 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 270 | $ 342 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Heraklion
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Heraklion range from $106 to $688. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $106 to $159), 1% at the maximum price (from $635 to $688). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $212 to $265 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Heraklion flight
There are 7 companies that serve Edinburgh from Heraklion airport: EasyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, Swiss and Wizz Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (45% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Heraklion route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Heraklion flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 215 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Heraklion flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $36. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $31.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Heraklion to Edinburgh departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $32. Conversely, departing from Heraklion on a saturday may cost you an additional $36.
Top prices Edinburgh-Heraklion
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Heraklion | 04-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 215 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Heraklion | 09-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 226 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Heraklion | 10-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 233 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Heraklion | 12-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 211 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Heraklion | 15-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 221 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Heraklion | 16-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 203 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Heraklion | 18-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 211 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Heraklion | 23-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 221 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Heraklion | 08-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 230 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Heraklion | 22-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 181 | layover flight with Swiss |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Heraklion to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 8 to 9 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Heraklion flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Heraklion, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 268 $, which is a saving of 37 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (76 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Heraklion flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 226 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 252) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 247 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 251), 3 to 4 months ($ 249), 4 to 5 months ($ 268) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 239 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 264), 2 to 3 months ($ 247), 4 to 5 months ($ 240), 5 to 6 months ($ 253) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 241 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 262), 2 to 3 months ($ 276), 3 to 4 months ($ 279) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 217 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 217), 6 to 7 months ($ 285) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 216 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 248), 2 to 3 months ($ 272) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 316 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 326), 2 to 3 months ($ 343), 3 to 4 months ($ 355) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 314 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 319), 2 to 3 months ($ 344), 9 to 10 months ($ 357) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 240 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 270), 1 to 2 months ($ 254), 3 to 4 months ($ 257), 4 to 5 months ($ 289) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 241 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 272), 1 to 2 months ($ 265), 3 to 4 months ($ 272), 4 to 5 months ($ 287) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 211 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 223), 3 to 4 months ($ 222) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 316 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 325), 3 to 4 months ($ 324), 4 to 5 months ($ 322) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Heraklion are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $5 more.
Edinburgh to Heraklion: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 303 $280 to $368 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 314 $215 to $515 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 303 $203 to $466 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 261 $229 to $294 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 255 $181 to $314 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 397 $234 to $807 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 679 $252 to $3917 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 475 $267 to $834 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 473 $239 to $816 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 395 $258 to $582 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 380 $250 to $586 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 506 $234 to $991 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february and march are cheaper to travel to Heraklion. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!