Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Luxembourg Airport (LUX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Luxembourg Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Luxembourg's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Luxembourg one hour behind Heraklion.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your HER to LUX flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Luxair is your gateway to exploring Luxembourg (and perhaps some other great corners of Luxembourg!). Browse the direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Luxembourg Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Luxair on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Luxembourg Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between HER and LUX:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Luxembourg Airport flight is R 737. A return fare is currently R 1,721. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. 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 LUX.
The cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Luxembourg Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HER to LUX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to Luxembourg Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from HER touch down on schedule 80.18% of the time.
To get to Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HER? If you're catching an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Luxembourg Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Heraklion Airport to Luxembourg Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LUX instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Luxembourg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Luxembourg and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Luxembourg Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to central Luxembourg
Luxembourg Airport to the centre of Luxembourg has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Luxembourg Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Luxembourg based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Heraklion Airport to Luxembourg Airport for July if you'd like to visit Luxembourg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to LUX in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette is just one of the many cities in Luxembourg waiting to be explored after you've seen Luxembourg. Around 18 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Cascades du parc 2017, Theatre Municipal and Möllerei.
Dudelange is another well-known destination in Luxembourg and is around 14 kilometres south of Luxembourg. No trip is complete without seeing Bricolage et Jardinage Glod Romain, Eglise Saint-Martin de Dudelange and Nature reserve Haard, Hesselsbierg, Staebierg.