Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Paris Orly Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
Flights from HER to ORY start from 07:00 — the first with Transavia France. The last departure is at 19:55 with Transavia France. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Heraklion Airport to Paris Orly Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your HER to ORY flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Transavia France is your gateway to exploring Paris (and maybe even some other exciting parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Paris Orly Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Transavia France on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Paris Orly Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HER and ORY include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
R 692 is the lowest price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,101. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from HER to ORY by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Paris Orly Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from HER to ORY couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from HER land on schedule 80.18% of the time.
Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Paris Orly Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HER:
Arriving at Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
If you're arriving on a late Heraklion Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near ORY:
Travel at your own speed with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Paris and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Paris Orly Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to central Paris
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Orly Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Paris. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Paris Orly Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Paris in April.
Before locking in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Paris Orly Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to ORY in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another must-experience destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without seeing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.