Cheap Flights from Crete Heraklion to Rome Fiumicino

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Rome Fiumicino

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Crete Heraklion to Rome Fiumicino flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Crete Heraklion to Rome Fiumicino

Crete Heraklion to Rome Fiumicino: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Crete Heraklion to Rome below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rome Fiumicino.

Heraklion to Rome: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 956
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airlineWizz Air Malta
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from Crete Heraklion to Rome Fiumicino: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Crete Heraklion to Rome Fiumicino is R 1,850. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Crete Heraklion to Rome Fiumicino.
Wizz Air Malta, Etihad Airways and ITA Airways fly direct from Crete Heraklion to Rome Fiumicino.
As of July 2025, there are 6 flights per week flying from Crete Heraklion to Rome Fiumicino.
The cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Rome Fiumicino is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Crete Heraklion Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport on Monday, 11 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rome Fiumicino but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rome is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air Malta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rome Fiumicino.

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.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HER to FCO.

  • 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)

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.

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