Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Palese Airport (BRI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Palese Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in Bari is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
To ensure you catch your HER to BRI flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Volotea is your gateway to exploring Bari (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Palese Airport offered by this popular airline.
Volotea tops the list for bookings on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Palese Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between HER and BRI:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Tirana International Airport
Milano Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Palese Airport (BRI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Palese Airport flight is R 522. A round-trip fare right now is R 1,681. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from HER to BRI, reserve your trip eight months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Palese Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from HER to BRI.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to Palese Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.18% of flights that take off from HER land on time.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near HER? If you're catching an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Palese Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Palese Airport (BRI)
If you're arriving on a late Heraklion Airport to Palese Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BRI:
Grab a Palese Airport rental car and discover Bari and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Felirent and Noleggiare are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Palese Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
From Palese Airport, Bari is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Palese Airport (BRI)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Palese Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Bari based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Bari is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Heraklion Airport to Palese Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HER to BRI sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Bari, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Travel around 370 kilometres west to Rome to check off its leading sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 225 kilometres west of Bari, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.