Travelling from Venice to Heraklion International Airport (HER): What you need to know
Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Venice.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Venice to HER.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Travelling from central Venice to VCE takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Venice to Heraklion International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Venice Marco Polo Airport:
78% of flights that take off from Venice Marco Polo Airport reach their destination on time.
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
TSF is about 32 kilometres from central Venice. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Venice to HER flight, stay in one of these hotels near Venice Treviso Airport:
Venice Treviso Airport has an on-time performance of 73%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Heraklion International Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Venice to Heraklion International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Venice to Heraklion International Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
The centre of Heraklion is roughly 3 kilometres from Heraklion International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Venice to Heraklion International Airport is R 906. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,831. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Venice to HER if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Venice to Heraklion International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Venice to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
January is the quietest month for flights from Venice to Heraklion International Airport (HER), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Venice to HER plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Heraklion to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Venice to Heraklion International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Heraklion
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Heraklion right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Venice to Heraklion International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion are major attractions which should be on every Heraklion itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Heraklion. Around 105 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Katholiko Bay, Kalamaki Beach and Tersanas Beach.
Kos is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 257 kilometres northeast of Heraklion. No trip is complete without dropping by Ancient Agora, Castle of the Knight of Saint John and Lambi Beach.
