Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Heraklion Airport.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Frankfurt.
You can choose from 22 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. The 03:50 departure with EW Discover is the earliest flight you can take. Aegean Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:45.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FRA to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
There's a good range of direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Heraklion Airport to choose from. When planning your Heraklion trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of Greece:
EW Discover has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating FRA to HER flights, Aegean Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is R 1,329. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 2,574. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FRA to HER if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're getting in on a late Frankfurt Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near HER:
Hit the road running by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It takes roughly 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Heraklion Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Heraklion in February.
Book your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Any journey through Greece wouldn't feel complete without exploring Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.