Flying from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Prague.
Flights from PRG to HER start at 04:55 — the first with SmartWings. The last service of the day is at 15:00 with Eurowings. In total, there are five weekly Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your PRG to HER flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Eurowings has direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Eurowings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PRG and HER:
Vienna International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, R 1,116 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,126. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from PRG to HER, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PRG to HER.
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Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Of all flights departing from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, 69.89% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near PRG:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Book a hotel close to HER if you're catching a late Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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 top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague 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).
Search for cheap tickets from PRG to HER in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next? Make your way to Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.