Flying from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Heraklion and Cairo share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Give yourself enough time to make your HER to CAI flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Crete Heraklion Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HER and CAI include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
R 1,816 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,240. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HER to CAI, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Cairo Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Of the flights that depart from Crete Heraklion Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Crete Heraklion Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near HER:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Book a hotel near CAI if you're on a late Crete Heraklion Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Cairo Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cairo in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from HER to CAI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without experiencing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.