Flying from Bari Airport (BRI) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bari Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bari.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BRI to HER flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Heraklion (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a snap with Volotea. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bari Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Volotea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bari Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BRI and HER include:
Athens International Airport
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bari Airport (BRI) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
R 431 is the lowest price for a one-way Bari Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start at R 844. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book three months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BRI to HER.
The cheapest month for flights from Bari Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BRI to HER.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bari Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Bari Airport (BRI)
82% of flights leaving Bari Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of BRI.
Bari Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Bari. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near BRI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bari 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 journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bari Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Grab a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport to the centre of Heraklion has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It'll take around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bari Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Heraklion in March.
Lock in your flight from Bari Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you want to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BRI to HER in January if you like 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 experienced Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.