Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion one hour ahead of Munich.
Take your pick of 22 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with TUIfly is the earliest available. Marabu Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:10.
To ensure you catch your MUC to HER flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are plenty of direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Heraklion Airport, so getting to Heraklion (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a breeze. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
EW Discover is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MUC to HER flights, with 71.43% of its services arriving as planned.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Heraklion Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MUC and HER:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
R 1,129 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,405. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MUC to HER, book your trip eight months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MUC to HER.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of all flights departing from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MUC. Whether you have an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HER if you're catching a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to the centre of Heraklion has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Heraklion based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want 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). Look for cheap tickets from MUC to HER sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next stop? 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.
