Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, making Rome one hour behind Heraklion.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your HER to FCO flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, so jetting off to Rome (and then seeing more parts of Italy!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is ITA Airways.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HER and FCO:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Palese Airport
Tirana International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
R 956 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,850. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book eight months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HER to FCO.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights leaving Heraklion Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from HER.
Heraklion Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near HER. Whether you have an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Book a hotel near FCO if you're on a late Heraklion Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and find adventure across Rome and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Rome in January.
Lock in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to visit Rome during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HER to FCO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Italy, head for Naples, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are among its highlights.