Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
Copenhagen is one hour behind Heraklion and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your HER to CPH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Norwegian Air Sweden offers direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Copenhagen — and maybe even more of Denmark if you have time.
Norwegian Air Sweden tops the list for bookings on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between HER and CPH:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight is R 822. A round-trip fare right now is R 3,210. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HER to CPH.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights leaving Heraklion Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of HER.
To reach Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it takes around 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Reserve a hotel near CPH if you're taking a late Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Copenhagen Airport rental car and discover Copenhagen and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Europcar and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Copenhagen Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport to central Copenhagen has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Copenhagen based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Copenhagen is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HER to CPH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Denmark
You've seen Copenhagen, now it's time to explore other corners of Denmark. Journey about 145 kilometres west to Odense to tick off its top sights. From Hermes (gud for handlende) vandskulptur to Det gamle vandtårn and Rose Garden, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another side of Denmark, head for Aalborg, roughly 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen. Aalborg Historical Museum, Utzon Centre and Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg are among its highlights.