Flying from Washington DC to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Washington DC to Heraklion Airport (HER), there's a nice selection of airports you can take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are some of Washington DC's main options.
Heraklion is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC. Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to HER, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The distance from central Washington DC to DCA is about 8 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Heraklion Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and HER are:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 51 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Washington DC to HER, take things easy in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Heraklion Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near HER:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to the centre of Heraklion takes around 9 minutes in a car. It's approximately 3 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Heraklion Airport (HER)
For a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Heraklion Airport, R 5,999 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from R 10,554. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Washington DC to HER if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Heraklion Airport (HER)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Heraklion. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Heraklion Airport.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Washington DC to HER in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Washington DC to Heraklion Airport in January when temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Heraklion
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Heraklion right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Heraklion Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis and Koules Fortress are popular attractions which should be on any good Heraklion itinerary.
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