Flying from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Heraklion Airport.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Warsaw.
Your WAW to HER flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Heraklion (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a snap with Wizz Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Wizz Air has the highest passenger demand on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frederic Chopin Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is R 1,049. A round-trip fare right now is R 2,313. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from WAW to HER, reserve your journey eight months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from WAW to HER is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
77.68% of flights that take off from Frederic Chopin Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Frederic Chopin Airport from central Warsaw, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near WAW. Whether you have an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Frederic Chopin Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Grab a Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to 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).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from WAW to HER sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Any trip through Greece wouldn't feel complete without exploring Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just two of the highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.