Travelling from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport (HER) departing from here.
Heraklion is 9 hours behind Melbourne. Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to HER, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is about 24 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near HER:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 9 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport (HER)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport, R 10,288 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just R 21,875. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Melbourne to HER if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport (HER)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Heraklion. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport.
Schedule your flight from Melbourne to HER for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Heraklion to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport.
More about Heraklion
Start your Heraklion trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis and Koules Fortress are attractions you won't want to skip in Heraklion.
Complete your Heraklion trip with a car rental
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