Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, making Milan one hour behind Heraklion.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your HER to BGY flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Milan (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HER and BGY:
Tirana International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
R 519 is the lowest price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 820. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from HER to BGY, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from HER to BGY.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.18% of flights that depart HER reach their destination without delay.
Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 15 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near HER? If you've booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
If you're landing on a late Heraklion Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near BGY:
Follow your own route with an Orio al Serio International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Galdieri Rent and see more of Milan and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Orio al Serio International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to central Milan
From Orio al Serio International Airport, Milan is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Milan based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Heraklion Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HER to BGY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Milan, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to tick off its leading attractions. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Italy, head for Turin, roughly 129 kilometres west of Milan. Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin are among the biggest draws.