Travelling from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport (HER): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll catch your flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport (HER). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport flight.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Frankfurt. Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion.
With 20 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Heraklion Airport (HER) is the busiest route. Condor operates the earliest flight at 4:45am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from FRA to HER is with Aegean Airlines at 7:45pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Frankfurt to HER. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport (HER) leave from this terminal.
Direct flights from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport are available from a good selection of airlines at FRA. Book your journey with one of these:
EW Discover is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from FRA to HER.
Aegean Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to HER with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between FRA and HER include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
FRA is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, 67.47% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport, check out these options when setting off from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Frankfurt to HER flight? Unwind in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 53.13%.
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider booking a hotel close to HER if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Grab a Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to the centre of Heraklion is roughly 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, ج.م. 4,021 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 6,617. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to HER.
The best month for scoring cheap Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
Finding a cheap flight ticket from Frankfurt to HER is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport (HER). August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
Lock in a Frankfurt to HER flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Heraklion to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January has temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Heraklion
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Heraklion right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Heraklion Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Heraklion when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Minoan Palace of Knossos followed by Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 105 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay.
Kos is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Heraklion. No trip is complete without a visit to Christina 3 Island Cruise, Ancient Agora and Castle of the Knight of Saint John.
