Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Geneve Airport to Heraklion Airport.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Geneva.
Each week, there are three Geneve Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, take the 06:55 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 21:25 with SWISS.
Your GVA to HER flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like March? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
SWISS offers direct flights from Geneve Airport to Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Geneve Airport to Heraklion Airport. These are the top stopovers between GVA and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Geneve Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is R 897. A round-trip fare right now is R 1,628. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GVA to HER.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Geneve Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from GVA to HER.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Geneve Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
Of all flights departing from Geneve Airport, 65.81% land on time at their destination.
Central Geneva to Geneve Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near GVA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Geneve Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Geneve Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Grab a Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Geneve Airport to Heraklion Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Heraklion in February.
When reserving your flight from Geneve Airport to Heraklion Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GVA to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Where to next? Set out for Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and is known for highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
