Travelling from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport (HER). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's main airports.
The average time for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport is 3 hours 6 minutes.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt. Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
The most popular route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Heraklion Airport (HER), with 22 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FRA to HER is the 03:50 Discover Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 19:45 with Aegean Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Frankfurt to HER.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Take the express route from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Direct flights from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport (HER) are available from here.
Direct flights from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport are operated by a good selection of airlines at FRA. Get on board with any of these:
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Frankfurt to HER that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between FRA and HER include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
From the centre of Frankfurt, FRA is around 14 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Looking to fly out of Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)? You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport (HER) out of this popular hub.
Numerous airlines offer direct flights from Frankfurt to HER leaving from HHN. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat with one of these carriers and you'll get there before you realise it:
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in about 2 hours and 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Frankfurt to HER, take it easy in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near HER:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Book a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport from R 1,496 or travel return from just R 2,988. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To pick up cheap tickets from Frankfurt to HER, book your trip 2 months ahead of the departure date.
To snag the lowest price on your tickets from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport, plan your trip for November (it's when flights are cheapest). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport (HER)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Heraklion. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Heraklion. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Frankfurt to HER during then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport in January when temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Heraklion
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Heraklion right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis and Koules Fortress are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Heraklion itinerary.
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