Flying from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport (HER): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport (HER) out of here.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Melbourne. Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to HER.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to HER flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down as planned.
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near HER:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and venture far and wide through Heraklion and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Melbourne to Heraklion Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion is roughly 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport (HER)
R 10,470 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport. Return flights start from R 21,825. These fares can change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to HER. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Heraklion Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport (HER)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport (HER), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Melbourne to HER plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Heraklion
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Heraklion Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Heraklion:
Minoan Palace of Knossos and Heraklion Archaeological Museum are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Heraklion travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Old Venetian Harbour.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 105 kilometres west to Chania to check off its top attractions. From Cabana Mare Beach Resort to Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Greece, consider Kos, roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Heraklion. Christina 3 Island Cruise, Ancient Agora and Castle of the Knight of Saint John are key reasons to visit.
