Travelling from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Heraklion and Tel Aviv share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Each week, there are 25 Crete Heraklion Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, jump on the 00:10 Aegean Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:59 with Aegean Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your HER to TLV flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You'll find plenty of airlines that operate direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Fly nonstop to Tel Aviv with these popular carriers and experience this amazing part of Israel:
Blue Bird Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating HER to TLV flights, EL AL Israel Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Crete Heraklion Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HER and TLV include:
Athens International Airport
Larnaca Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
R 785 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,960. These fares may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from HER to TLV by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HER to TLV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
77% of flights departing from Crete Heraklion Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Heraklion to Crete Heraklion Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HER? If you've booked an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Book a hotel close to TLV if you have a late Crete Heraklion Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car and explore Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport to central Tel Aviv has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tel Aviv. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport for August if you want to explore Tel Aviv during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HER to TLV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Israel
You've visited Tel Aviv, now it's time to discover more of Israel. Journey about 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to tick off its top sights. From Old City of Jerusalem to Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another favourite stop in Israel. Start your sightseeing at Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).