Flying from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tirana Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Tirana and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from four weekly Tirana Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your TIA to HER flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to discovering Heraklion (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Tirana Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for TIA to HER flights is Aegean Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
R 636 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tirana Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,415. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from TIA to HER.
The cheapest month for flights from Tirana Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from TIA to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Tirana Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Tirana Airport (TIA)
75% of flights leaving from Tirana Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Tirana Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Tirana. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near TIA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tirana Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Book a hotel close to HER if you're taking a late Tirana Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Tirana Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Heraklion in March.
Lock in your flight from Tirana Airport to Crete 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 TIA to HER in January if you'd rather travel during 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 discovered 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.

