Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion ten hours ahead of San Francisco.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SFO and HER include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Grab a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Heraklion. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you want to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
