Flying from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Florence.
To ensure you get on your FLR to HER flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Heraklion Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FLR and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Currently, R 1,658 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Firenze-Peretola Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,838. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FLR to HER if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Heraklion Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from FLR to HER.
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Handy information about Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Of the flights that depart from Firenze-Peretola Airport, 68.62% land on time at their destination.
Firenze-Peretola Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Florence. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near FLR. Whether you have an early flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Heraklion Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Firenze-Peretola Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a 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 booking your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It takes roughly 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Heraklion. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FLR to HER sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Make your way 338 kilometres north from Heraklion to reach Acharnes, another favourite among visitors to Greece. Be sure to check out Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.