Flying from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Denver.
To ensure you get on your DEN to HER flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Denver International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DEN and HER:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, R 7,298 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Denver International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 13,659. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DEN to HER, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Denver International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DEN to HER.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Denver International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
DEN is located at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart DEN arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Denver International Airport from central Denver, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your flight from Denver International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport off to a hassle-free start. Just a quick ride from DEN, spend the night in Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider staying in a hotel near HER if you're on a late Denver International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Denver International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Heraklion. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Denver International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEN to HER sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
