Flying from Krakow Airport (KRK) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Krakow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Krakow.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your KRK to HER flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Wizz Air is your gateway to discovering Heraklion (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Krakow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Wizz Air.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Krakow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KRK and HER include:
Athens International Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Stuttgart Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Krakow Airport (KRK) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
R 368 is currently the best price for a one-way Krakow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,398. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from KRK to HER, book your journey two months ahead of your departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Krakow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Krakow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Krakow Airport (KRK)
Of the departures from Krakow Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
Central Krakow to Krakow Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near KRK. Whether you have an early flight from Krakow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Krakow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Krakow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Heraklion. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Krakow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KRK to HER sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its must-visit sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, your itinerary will be busy.