Flying from Montreal to Heraklion International Airport (HER): What you need to know
Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Montreal.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Montreal to HER. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Heraklion International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, data shows 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 23 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to HER flight:
About Heraklion International Airport (HER)
If you have a late flight from Montreal to Heraklion International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near HER:
Pick up a Heraklion International Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Montreal to Heraklion International Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion International Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. How long it takes to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
ر.ق. 1,260 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Heraklion International Airport. Return flights start from ر.ق. 2,047. These prices can change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Montreal to HER. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Montreal to Heraklion International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to go to Heraklion. August is when most people book flights from Montreal to Heraklion International Airport (HER), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Montreal 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.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Heraklion International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Heraklion
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal 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 bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. About 105 kilometres west of Heraklion, a trip to Chania will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Greece, head for Kos, about 257 kilometres northeast of Heraklion. Ancient Agora, Castle of the Knight of Saint John and Lambi Beach are the start of reasons to visit.
