Travelling from Paphos International Airport (PFO) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Paphos and Heraklion are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PFO to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paphos International Airport to Heraklion Airport. These are the top stopovers between PFO and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paphos International Airport (PFO) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Paphos International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is R 1,481. A round-trip ticket right now is R 3,858. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from PFO to HER, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Paphos International Airport to Heraklion Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PFO to HER.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Paphos International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Paphos International Airport (PFO)
76.81% of flights leaving from Paphos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Paphos to Paphos International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near PFO. Whether you have an early flight from Paphos International Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Paphos International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Pick up a Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Paphos International Airport to Heraklion Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Heraklion in February.
When reserving your flight from Paphos International Airport to Heraklion Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PFO to HER sometime 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 discovered once you've seen the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Set out 338 kilometres north from Heraklion and you'll be in Acharnes, another well-known stop in Greece. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
