Flying from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
A direct flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Heraklion Airport takes an average of 2 hours 30 minutes. The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is 1 hour ahead of Krakow.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Wizz Air is your gateway to exploring Heraklion (and perhaps some other great parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Heraklion Airport offered by this popular carrier.
We make it simple to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between KRK and HER are:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Greece, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from KRK to HER.
How to find the cheapest flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Heraklion Airport is R 1,229. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,251. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from KRK to HER, book your trip 11 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Heraklion Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
The journey from central Krakow to J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice takes around 1 hour and 33 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 33 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near KRK? If you're boarding an early flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider booking a hotel close to HER if you're taking a late flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Heraklion Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Heraklion Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Heraklion in February.
Book your flight from J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice to Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KRK to HER sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Heraklion
Once you've booked your flights from KRK to HER, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Heraklion. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Heraklion travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Koules Fortress.
Complete your Heraklion trip with hotels and a car rental
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