Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Heraklion Airport is 3 hours.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Lyon and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are ten Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, select the 08:30 Transavia France flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 19:15 with Volotea.
Your LYS to HER flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
There's a good range of direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Heraklion Airport to pick from. When organising your Heraklion journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of Greece:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LYS and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
R 545 is the best price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,087. These fares can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from LYS to HER by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Heraklion Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LYS to HER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
69.6% of flights leaving from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LYS:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're landing on a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near HER:
Explore without limits with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and venture far and wide through Heraklion and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Heraklion Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next up? Set out for Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
