Flying from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bologna International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bologna.
Pack your bags and choose from three weekly Bologna International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BLQ to HER flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into Heraklion (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bologna International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BLQ to HER flights, with 83.33% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bologna International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BLQ and HER include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
R 319 is the best price for a one-way Bologna International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,099. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BLQ to HER if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Bologna International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Snapping up 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 new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bologna International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Bologna International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BLQ arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
To reach Bologna International Airport from central Bologna, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near BLQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bologna International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bologna International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience the lesser-explored corners of Heraklion and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bologna International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Heraklion in March.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Bologna International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search 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
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.