Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion eight hours ahead of Kansas City.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MCI to HER flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
R 6,570 is currently the best price for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 16,335. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MCI to HER if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Kansas City International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MCI to HER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kansas City International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kansas City International Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Kansas City International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Kansas City. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near MCI? If you've booked an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late Kansas City International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near HER:
Pick up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport to the centre of Heraklion has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Heraklion in March.
Book your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you want to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCI to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
