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Find cheap flights from Athens to Heraklion from $31

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Cheap flight deals from Athens to Heraklion (ATH-HER)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Athens to Heraklion that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:45 pm - 3:45 pmATH-HER
1h 00mnonstop
12:50 pm - 1:45 pmHER-ATH
0h 55mnonstop
$68Volotea
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Thu, May 16 - Tue, May 21
8:45 am - 9:45 amATH-HER
1h 00mnonstop
4:40 pm - 5:35 pmHER-ATH
0h 55mnonstop
$69Volotea
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
9:00 am - 10:00 amATH-HER
1h 00mnonstop
8:30 am - 9:20 amHER-ATH
0h 50mnonstop
Wed, May 22 - Sun, May 26
6:35 am - 7:30 amATH-HER
0h 55mnonstop
12:50 pm - 1:45 pmHER-ATH
0h 55mnonstop
Fri, May 17 - Mon, May 27
6:35 am - 7:30 amATH-HER
0h 55mnonstop
9:45 pm - 10:35 pmHER-ATH
0h 50mnonstop
$106Aegean Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Tue, May 28
6:35 am - 7:30 amATH-HER
0h 55mnonstop
9:45 pm - 10:35 pmHER-ATH
0h 50mnonstop
$110Aegean Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
7:10 am - 8:00 amATH-HER
0h 50mnonstop
11:00 pm - 11:50 pmHER-ATH
0h 50mnonstop
$113Sky Express
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Mon, May 20 - Sat, May 25
6:35 am - 7:30 amATH-HER
0h 55mnonstop
8:10 am - 9:00 amHER-ATH
0h 50mnonstop
$134Olympic Air
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Thu, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 16
7:10 am - 8:00 amATH-HER
0h 50mnonstop
11:05 pm - 9:55 amHER-ATH
10h 50m1 stop
$189Sky Express
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Mon, May 20 - Sun, May 26
11:35 pm - 12:25 amATH-HER
0h 50mnonstop
8:20 am - 6:45 pmHER-ATH
10h 25m2 stops
$257Olympic Air
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Thu, May 23 - Tue, May 28

Flights from Athens to Heraklion - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Athens to Heraklion to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Athens to Heraklion?

The average price of all flights from Athens to Heraklion clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Athens to Heraklion, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Heraklion back to Athens, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Heraklion?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Athens to Heraklion, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens to Heraklion is January, where tickets cost $94 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of tickets is $143 and $129 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Athens to Heraklion?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Athens to Heraklion, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to Heraklion, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Athens to Heraklion?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Volotea ($31) and Aegean Airlines ($60). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Volotea ($68) and Aegean Airlines ($106).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Athens and Heraklion?

Athens and Heraklion are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Aegean Airlines (10 flights per day), Sky Express (4 flights per day), and Volotea (one flight per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Athens and Heraklion?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Athens to Heraklion.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Athens to Heraklion. They are: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Volotea. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Volotea at $38 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Volotea.

How many flights are there between Athens and Heraklion per day?

Each day, there are between 14 and 17 nonstop flights that take off from Athens and land in Heraklion, with an average flight time of 0h 53m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 107 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Athens and Heraklion?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Athens to Heraklion take?

A direct flight to Heraklion will take on average 0h 50m to travel the 192 miles flying distance from Athens.

What’s the earliest departure time from Athens to Heraklion?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Athens at 6:35 am and will be landing in Heraklion at 7:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Athens to Heraklion?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Athens to Heraklion jets off at 11:35 pm and lands at 12:25 am.

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Low season

February

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$31
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Athens to Heraklion

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to Heraklion based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Athens to Heraklion

  • Which airlines allow minors to travel unaccompanied on flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    Aegean Airlines is the most tolerant carrier, allowing kids to fly solo from Athens to Heraklion. According to its policy, passengers between 12 and 15 may fly domestically or internationally as unaccompanied minors (UMNR). However, they must check in with appropriate photo identification. Aegean Airlines also permits children to pass alone if accompanied by a companion at least 15 years old or older.

  • Which airlines flying from Athens to Heraklion are suitable for passengers with limited mobility?

    A few airlines provide accommodations for travelers with limited mobility on flights between Athens and Heraklion. Many travelers choose Aegean Airlines or Olympic Airlines when choosing a flight to Greece. Aegean Airlines provides various support, including free admission for an additional passenger and specially designated seating for passengers with limited mobility. Similar services are provided to passengers by Olympic Air, including pre-arranged seating, accessible space to transport medical equipment and wheelchair assistance.

  • What transport options are from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to downtown?

    There are various ways to get downtown from the Heraklion International Airport (HER). Every 30 minutes, KTEL buses depart from the bus station building on the Arrivals level of the airport. To get to the city center, taxis are available outside the airport's arrivals level on a first come, first served basis. An affordable shared transportation service to the city core is offered by shuttle services like the MyCrete cab.

  • Which family-friendly airline can I consider for my flight from Athens to Heraklion with my kids?

    Aegean Airlines is one family-friendly carrier to consider when booking a ticket from Athens to Heraklion with children. This airline provides various services to meet the needs of travelers with kids, such as free family check-in and priority boarding for parents flying with young children. Along with baby food and children's coloring books, accessible car seats and bassinets are supplied during the flight. Interactive activities, films, and music are also available for children to enjoy during the flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Athens to Heraklion?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Athens to Heraklion was $31 for a one-way ticket and $68 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Athens and Heraklion?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Athens to Heraklion?

    When flying out of Athens you will be using Athens Eleftherios V.. You will be landing at Heraklion, also known as Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Athens to Heraklion?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Athens to Heraklion flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Athens and Heraklion.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Athens to Heraklion?

    There are nonstop flights from Athens to Heraklion on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Athens to Heraklion, Olympic Air or Aegean Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Athens to Heraklion are Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines. With an average price for the route of $105 and an overall rating of 8.1, Olympic Air is the most popular choice. Aegean Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $151 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Athens to Heraklion.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Athens to Heraklion?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Heraklion from Athens is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Athens to Heraklion?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Heraklion with an airline and back to Athens with another airline. Booking your flights between Athens and HER can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Athens to Heraklion?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Heraklion from Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from ATH to Heraklion

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $63 or less one-way and $93 or less round-trip.
  • Athens International Airport (ATH) is approximately 16 miles southeast of downtown Athens and serves the broader region of the Greek capital, including Thessaloníki, Árgos, Kórinthos, and more. It is a base for Aegean Airlines, which operates domestic services to several Greek cities.
  • If you are looking for airlines with layovers for flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Heraklion International Airport (HER), consider flying with Aegean Airlines. Aegean Airlines has a layover at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG).
  • 534 lb is the average CO₂ emitted per person for this route. Hahn Air Systems offers flights with about 5% less CO2 emission for passengers who want to fly sustainably from Athens to Heraklion.
  • Aegean Airlines offers fully flat beds in Business Class, a menu of Greek and international cuisine, a wide range of premium alcoholic beverages, and personal care items like a folded towel and sleeping mask. The Economy Class cabin has reclinable chairs with adjustable headrests, in-seat power ports, and adjustable footrests.
  • Aegean Carriers are one of the pet-friendliest carriers that fly from Athens to Heraklion. Pet cats and dogs are allowed in the cabin with passengers for an extra cost. The animal must fit in a compact carrier stored under the passenger seat before them.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Athens to Heraklion?

Find which airlines fly direct from Eleftherios V. to N. Kazantzakis Apt., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Athens Eleftherios V. to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +4 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, Olympic Air, +2 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Athens to Heraklion

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Athens to Heraklion. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Athens to Heraklion? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Olympic AirOverall score based on 218 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.6Crew
7.6Boarding
7.5Food
7.1Entertainment
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Plane was very warm prior to taking off. Very warm.

10.0 Excellentjohn, Aug 2023SMI - ATH
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Plane was very warm prior to taking off. Very warm.

Delayed flight and missed our second flight. Had to take another ticket. We will never book again.

The flight was delayed for 55 min, and we missed out transit flight. No one told us or updated about the delay, we just stud in the airport and waited. we also asked for help talking to the ground crew regarding our transit flight, but no one cared. poor service!!!

Arriving to destination without a near 2 hour delay would have been a nice touch

Everything was fine. It was a quick flight so unfair to judge most things.

Quick flight. Easy and cheap! Better than taking a ferry over 4 hours

The flight was delayed and they didn’t tell for how long at the beginning

Pros: "Our flight from Lemnos to Athens was smooth. Cabin crew offered a snack and drink soon after reaching cruise, we got to enjoy sunset scenes over the Agean Islands which can only be described as spectacular. The ATR-42 is also a capable little aircraft, perfect for these smaller island hops."
Pros: "The crew was really great, polite and helpful:)"
Cons: "Maybe some coffee but really not necessary to make it a great trip:)"
Pros: "- Flight schedule was kept on time - Smooth flight - e-info nice provided"
Cons: "Lunch offered shouldn’t be a joke. Small quantities like we had to just say our opinion about the menu."

The only issue was a short window to make my connecting flight, and nobody to assist me in finding my way to the next gate.

This is my first time flying Aegean Air and I had a great first time experience. I will fly this airline again.

There was not any food and I didn't use the entertainment

Just ok. No much of a great travel experience. If you need point A to B they are ok.

Η πτήση εμφάνισε μεγάλη καθυστέρηση και λαμβάνοντας υπόψη το γεγονός ότι επρόκειτο για την τελευταία βραδυνή πτήση, ήταν ιδιαίτερα κουραστικό για τους επιβαίνοντες.

More leg room, great if crew could move people before flight (ie if 3 in a row, offer to move 1 or 2 to an empty 3 seat row rather than let people move themselves after takeoff

Very bad experience during the boarding, the Aegean employees were very rude, and impatient with the passengers

Θα πρέπει να υπάρχει εστίαση στη γρήγορη και εύκολη επιβίβαση/αποβίβαση

Flight was late, boarding totally chaotic, seat uncomfortable, food good, attendants and pilots good.

aegean took off late, which made it impossible for us to make the next flight on air canada, we all ran to the terminal, the plane was still there but the air canada folks wouldn't let us board because they said the door was already closed. they told us we had to go all the way back to aegean desk to arrange another flight.

Never heard about them before and was surprised how organized and efficient they are.

These were tickets purchased with a stolen credit card number.

Seriously, every airline needs to improve their boarding procedures. Even though Sky Express boarded the furtheredt seats from the door first, it was still disappointing that it took so long to board.

Cannot take it dur to the delayed first flight. Staff at the desk very unfriendly.

A coffee at 7 am in the morning would have been nice.

We hope that soon Sky Express will have the entire airplane fleet refreshed. More new airplanes to fill the gap and expand further direct flights to new airports. Crew acts responsibly and kind, which is even more important at this pandemic period.

I was going to miss my connecting flight with sky Express also and the people in the office said they couldn't help me book another flight for the next day, but that I had to wait until anthens and go their office to help me. Other people on staff were friendly though.

Cons: "I had to pay extra for baggage, I had baggage on the booking, but upon booking it was only for 8 KG, and need to purchase more, The baggage cost was almost equal to the ticket, needs to be addressed on the home page, I pick with baggage and then booked the ticket, needs to show that it is not the same baggage as other flights, comparison is wrong."
Cons: "Only allowed 15kgs even though we had booked for 23 on the way to Santorini. Not sure where this discrepancy occurred but had to pay for extra weight."
Pros: "Crew and flight attendants were highly professional. Arrived early; short boarding time. Airport was clean and easy to navigate. Good places to dine."
Cons: "The web site is difficult to navigate, including the determination of luggage pricing and seat assignments only available at check-in."

Excellent and way much better than the last two flights I made with Swiss and with BA. It is amazing how much difference a well trained and polite team can make. Hats off Volotea !

Erreur sur les cartes d'embarquement Pour 2 passagers Impossible de s'enregistrer pour 1 passager

Peccato che di inverno non ci sono dirett nantes Catania. Volotea è molto affidabile

Du retard(2j) et inconfort des fauteuils que je n’ai pas apprécié. Par contre , les hôtesses sont accueillantes

A technical delay caused us to miss our connecting flight which resulted in an additional nights stay which cost us $225 as well as $800 to get on another flight. Absolute BS. I’ll never fly them again

3h10 de retraso, espera para embarcar en el hall después de enseñar billetes y fuera delante del avion

Use less plastic. Use biofuels. Use solar panels and electric vehicles.

We had pay 50 euros taxe bagage to aéroport and we have already pay with kayak option bagage cabine It is not normal Bad service of kayak

Pros: "Crew was great"
Cons: "Boarding was horrible, Santorini’s airport was horrible, the flight was delayed, no one knew what was going on, there is no organization with boarding it was a mess"
Pros: "Quick flight, arrived early! That part was great!"
Cons: "Boarding is a joke. Everyone hoards the gate and there is no organization. Recommend using boarding zones. Italians have no idea how to make lines."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Athens to Heraklion found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/23Mon
nonstopVolotea
1h 00mATH-HER
$31
6/25Tue
nonstopVolotea
1h 00mATH-HER
$36
6/1Sat
nonstopVolotea
1h 00mATH-HER
$37
5/20Mon
nonstopAegean Airlines
0h 55mATH-HER
$60
5/23Thu
nonstopSky Express
0h 50mATH-HER
$68
6/15Sat
nonstopAegean Airlines
0h 55mATH-HER
$76
5/22Wed
nonstopOlympic Air
0h 55mATH-HER
$101
9/24Tue
1 stop
7h 45mATH-HER
$108
6/24Mon
1 stop
12h 45mATH-HER
$116
5/22Wed
1 stopSky Express
6h 25mATH-HER
$120

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Last minute flights from Athens to Heraklion

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Athens to Heraklion that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
nonstopVolotea
1h 00mATH-HER
6/10Mon
nonstopVolotea
0h 55mHER-ATH
$80
5/8Wed
nonstopVolotea
1h 00mATH-HER
5/15Wed
nonstopVolotea
0h 55mHER-ATH
$104
5/11Sat
nonstopAegean Airlines
0h 55mATH-HER
5/21Tue
nonstopAegean Airlines
0h 50mHER-ATH
$115
5/10Fri
nonstopVolotea
1h 00mATH-HER
5/27Mon
nonstopVolotea
0h 55mHER-ATH
$130
5/11Sat
nonstop
0h 55mATH-HER
5/11Sat
nonstop
0h 50mHER-ATH
$167
5/8Wed
nonstopSky Express
0h 50mATH-HER
5/11Sat
nonstopSky Express
0h 50mHER-ATH
$178
5/8Wed
nonstopAegean Airlines
0h 50mATH-HER
5/15Wed
multi-stopAegean Airlines
5h 35mHER-ATH
$188
5/10Fri
nonstopSky Express
0h 50mATH-HER
5/12Sun
nonstopSky Express
0h 50mHER-ATH
$195
5/8Wed
multi-stop
9h 35mATH-HER
5/10Fri
multi-stop
7h 55mHER-ATH
$543
5/8Wed
multi-stopSWISS
17h 25mATH-HER
5/15Wed
multi-stopSWISS
12h 10mHER-ATH
$4,535

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Athens - Heraklion Flights

Departure:

Athens (ATH)Greece

Destination:

Heraklion (HER)Greece

Return flight deals:

Heraklion - Athens

Cabin classes:

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$330
$73

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