Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Prague is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
Every week, there are five Heraklion Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, jump on the 09:30 SmartWings flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 19:40 with Eurowings.
Give yourself enough time to catch your HER to PRG flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Prague (and then seeing more of Czechia!) is a snap with Eurowings. This popular airline has direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
Eurowings is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
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 Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Here are the top stopovers between HER and PRG:
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
Rhodes Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
R 1,019 is the best price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Return flights start at R 2,548. These prices may change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from HER to PRG by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from HER make it to their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
Heraklion Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 15 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to HER:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Reserve a hotel near PRG if you have a late Heraklion Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Grab your wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and explore beyond Prague's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is roughly 18 kilometres from central Prague. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. To skip the crowds, travel to Prague in April.
Lock in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague for July if you'd like to explore Prague during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HER to PRG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Czechia
Brno is just one of the many cities in Czechia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Prague. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Brno astronomical clock, Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum.
Around 274 kilometres east of Prague, Ostrava is another essential stop in Czechia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe.