Flying from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport (HER): What you need to know
Frankfurt's main base, Frankfurt Airport (FRA), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport (HER).
The average duration of a direct Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport flight is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Frankfurt.
The busiest route is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Heraklion International Airport (HER). You can pick from 23 direct services every week.
To ensure you catch your flight from Frankfurt to HER, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Fly without interruptions from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport (HER) can be booked from here.
Well-known airlines that offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport out of FRA include:
Discover Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from FRA to HER.
Condor is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Frankfurt to HER leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
FRA is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Frankfurt Hahn Airport:
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
You can get to HHN from the centre of Frankfurt in approximately 1 hour 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Frankfurt to HER flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Frankfurt Hahn Airport:
Frankfurt Hahn Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
About Heraklion International Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near HER:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion International Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. The time it takes to get there by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport is ر.ق. 248. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 446. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to HER.
The best month for picking up cheap Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport (HER). Visit Heraklion in January for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Frankfurt to HER plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Heraklion
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Heraklion:
Your Heraklion trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 105 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Katholiko Bay, Kalamaki Beach and Tersanas Beach.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Greece, consider Kos, roughly 257 kilometres northeast of Heraklion. Ancient Agora, Castle of the Knight of Saint John and Lambi Beach are among its highlights.
