Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Bratislava is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
Flights from HER to BTS start at 09:25 — the first with SmartWings. The latest departure is at 15:20 with SmartWings. In total, there are three weekly Heraklion Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HER to BTS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
SmartWings offers direct flights from Heraklion Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Bratislava — and maybe even more of Slovakia if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with SmartWings on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. These are the top stopovers between HER and BTS:
Eindhoven Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
R 806 is currently the best price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,043. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from HER to BTS by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.18% of flights that take off from HER arrive at their destination without delay.
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 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Heraklion Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to HER:
Arriving at M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Book a hotel close to BTS if you're taking a late Heraklion Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a M.R. Stefanik Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Surprice or Payless and find adventure across Bratislava and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from M.R. Stefanik Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
M.R. Stefanik Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Bratislava. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Bratislava. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Heraklion Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport for July if you'd like to go to Bratislava during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to BTS in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Slovakia waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres east of Bratislava, a trip to Kosice will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like St. Elisabeth Cathedral, Singing fountain and Zoo Kosice.
Presov is another essential stop in Slovakia and is around 322 kilometres east of Bratislava. No journey is complete without dropping by Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova.