Flying from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Tallinn Airport to Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Tallinn and Heraklion are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your TLL to HER flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Air Baltic is your gateway to exploring Heraklion (and perhaps some other great corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Tallinn Airport to Heraklion Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Baltic on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tallinn Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is R 1,525. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 3,402. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from TLL to HER.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Tallinn Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Of all flights leaving Tallinn Airport, 66.86% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Tallinn to Tallinn Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near TLL? If you're boarding an early flight from Tallinn Airport to Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider staying in a hotel near HER if you have a late Tallinn Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Tallinn Airport to Heraklion Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Heraklion in February.
When reserving your flight from Tallinn Airport to Heraklion Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TLL 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 places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Make your way 338 kilometres north from Heraklion and you'll find yourself in Acharnes, another favourite stop in Greece. No trip is complete without seeing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.