Travelling from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Palermo.
Leave plenty of time to make your PMO to HER flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PMO and HER include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is R 585. A return fare is currently R 1,209. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PMO to HER if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Heraklion Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
70.75% of flights leaving from Falcone-Borsellino Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Falcone-Borsellino Airport from central Palermo, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PMO:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Book a hotel close to HER if you have a late Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and find adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Heraklion Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Heraklion in February.
Before locking in your flight from Falcone-Borsellino 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 has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PMO to HER sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once 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.
Your trip through Greece wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.