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Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Helsinki.
Flights from HEL to HER start from 07:20 — the first with Finnair. The latest departure is at 16:55 with Finnair. Overall, there are three weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Heraklion Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your HEL to HER flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Finnair is your gateway to discovering Heraklion (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Heraklion Airport offered by this airline.
Finnair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Heraklion Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Tallinn Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, ر.ق. 381 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 640. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from HEL to HER, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Heraklion Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HEL to HER.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're getting in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near HER:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience the lesser-explored corners of Heraklion and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Heraklion Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Heraklion in February.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Heraklion Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to HER in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its leading sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Next? Set out for Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
