Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Belfast International Airport (BFS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Belfast International Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Belfast is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Heraklion.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your HER to BFS flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Travelling to Belfast (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with Jet2. This popular airline offers direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Belfast International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Belfast International Airport. These are the top stopovers between HER and BFS:
Geneve Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Birmingham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Right now, R 1,690 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Belfast International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,102. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from HER to BFS, reserve your trip five months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Belfast International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HER to BFS.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Belfast International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights departing from Heraklion Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of HER.
Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near HER? If you've booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Belfast International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Consider staying in a hotel near BFS if you have a late Heraklion Airport to Belfast International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Belfast International Airport rental car and discover Belfast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Drivalia and Dollar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Belfast International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast
Belfast International Airport to central Belfast has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours.
When to fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Belfast International Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Belfast based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Belfast International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Belfast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HER to BFS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Belfast, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey about 354 kilometres south-east to Birmingham to tick off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. No trip is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.