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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 to Madrid? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Madrid.$218 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Madrid on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $218, select.
Madrid.$236 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Madrid on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $236, select.
Madrid.$236 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Sat, 21 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Madrid on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $236, select.
Madrid.$236 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Madrid on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $236, select.
Madrid.$265 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Madrid on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $265, select.
Madrid.$319 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 16 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Madrid on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.
Madrid.$323 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with easyJet and Volotea.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Madrid on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Madrid.$324 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jul, returning Sat, 19 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, 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 June.
Apr
from $989
May
from $319
Jun
from $218
Jul
from $324
Aug
from $448
Sep
from $359
Oct
from $403
Nov
from $265
Dec
from $236
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
from $236

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.

Heraklion to Madrid: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$218
Cheapest month to flyJune

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 $218. 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 $218.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Crete Heraklion to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Madrid is usually April 2025.
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 Wednesday, 4 June 2025.
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.

Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

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

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your HER to MAD flight.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Iberia Express is your ticket to exploring Madrid (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Iberia Express is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HER and MAD:

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is $72. A round-trip fare is currently $218. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap tickets from HER to MAD by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HER to MAD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • 80.18% of flights departing from Heraklion Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of HER.

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

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes when using public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near HER:

Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

  • It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Madrid in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to go to Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from HER to MAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Spain

  • You've done Madrid, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.

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