Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heraklion Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bologna.
To ensure you get on your BLQ to HER flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Heraklion (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heraklion Airport. These are the top stopovers between BLQ and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is R 612. A return fare is currently R 1,488. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from BLQ to HER, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from BLQ to HER is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guglielmo Marconi Airport, data shows 74.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BLQ? If you've booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels 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 you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BLQ to HER in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Heraklion, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Next stop? Set out for Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and is home to highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.