Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Ioannina Airport (IOA): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HER to IOA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Ioannina Airport. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is a popular stopover on the HER to IOA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Ioannina Airport (IOA)
R 1,488 is the best price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Ioannina Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,891. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from HER to IOA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Heraklion Airport to Ioannina Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HER to IOA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Ioannina Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from HER land at their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
To reach Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take about 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.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near HER. Whether you have an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Ioannina Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Ioannina Airport (IOA)
Consider staying in a hotel near IOA if you're catching a late Heraklion Airport to Ioannina Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with an Ioannina Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Drive or Alamo and discover more of Ioannina and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Ioannina Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Ioannina Airport (IOA) to central Ioannina
From Ioannina Airport, Ioannina is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Ioannina Airport (IOA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Ioannina Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Ioannina in February.
When reserving your flight from Heraklion Airport to Ioannina Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ioannina, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HER to IOA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Ioannina, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres south-east to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of Greece, consider Thessaloniki, roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Ioannina. Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are key highlights.
