Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Belfast International Airport to Heraklion Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Belfast.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BFS to HER flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Heraklion (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a breeze with Jet2. This popular airline offers direct flights from Belfast International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Jet2 has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Heraklion Airport. These are the top stopovers between BFS and HER:
London Luton Airport
Manchester Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
ر.ق. 266 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 454. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BFS to HER if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Heraklion Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BFS to HER.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Belfast International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, 67.55% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Belfast International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 2 hours.
Looking for a handy hotel near BFS? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're getting in on a late Belfast International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near HER:
Pick up a Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Heraklion in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Belfast International Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BFS to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Where to next? Find your way to Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and boasts highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
