Travelling from Bangkok to Heraklion International Airport (HER): What you need to know
Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is five hours behind Bangkok.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bangkok to HER, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Bangkok to HER departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Heraklion International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can reach DMK from the centre of Bangkok in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to HER flight? Relax in a hotel near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
66% of flights leaving Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Heraklion International Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Heraklion International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Heraklion International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and discover more of Heraklion and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Heraklion International Airport flight.
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 taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
R 5,216 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Heraklion International Airport. A return flight starts from R 12,267. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Bangkok to HER, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Bangkok to Heraklion International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Save on your flight from Bangkok to Heraklion International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to visit Heraklion. August is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Heraklion International Airport (HER), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Bangkok to HER plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Heraklion to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Heraklion International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Heraklion
Start your Heraklion trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Heraklion International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of things to do in Heraklion when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Knossos Palace followed by Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. Around 105 kilometres west of Heraklion, a visit to Chania will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay.
Kos is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 257 kilometres northeast of Heraklion. No journey is complete without dropping by Ancient Agora, Castle of the Knight of Saint John and Lambi Beach.
