Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Riga.
Take your pick of five weekly Riga International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest flight available. Air Baltic operates the latest service of the day at 07:45.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your RIX to HER flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
AirBaltic offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with airBaltic on this route.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier operating RIX to HER flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riga International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between RIX and HER:
Munich Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
At the moment, R 1,002 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,821. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from RIX to HER by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RIX to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Riga International Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Riga International Airport from central Riga, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RIX? If you're boarding an early flight from Riga International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience the lesser-explored corners of Heraklion and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Heraklion. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.