Flying from Paris to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Heraklion Airport (HER) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main departure points in Paris.
3 hours 24 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Paris to Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Paris. Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
With 9 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Heraklion Airport (HER) is the most popular route. Transavia France operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from CDG to HER is with Aegean Airlines at 19:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Paris to HER.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can jump on a direct flight from Paris to Heraklion Airport (HER) departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
At CDG, you can choose from various airlines offering direct flights from Paris to Heraklion Airport, including:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Paris to HER. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
From the centre of Paris, CDG is around 27 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to Heraklion Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from Paris to Heraklion Airport (HER)? Browse the fares leaving from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
When leaving from ORY, you can pick from a range of airlines that offer direct flights from Paris to HER. Soar above the clouds with any of these carriers:
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Heraklion Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Paris Orly Airport and HER:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
ORY is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. It takes 34 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 57 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Paris to HER, take it easy in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Heraklion Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels 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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Heraklion Airport (HER)
For a one-way ticket from Paris to Heraklion Airport, R 899 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just R 1,904. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from Paris to HER, book your journey 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Paris to Heraklion Airport if you take off in August. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Paris to Heraklion Airport. Enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Paris to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Heraklion Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Heraklion in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Paris to HER in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flights from Paris to Heraklion Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Heraklion
After booking your flight from Paris to Heraklion Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Heraklion:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis and Koules Fortress are must-visits when exploring Heraklion.
Complete your Heraklion trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Paris to Heraklion Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Heraklion. Check out the deals and instantly compare your options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
