Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Porto two hours behind Heraklion.
Your HER to OPO flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Porto Airport. These are the top stopovers between HER and OPO:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Porto Airport (OPO)
ج.م. 4,713 is the best price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Porto Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 10,414. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HER to OPO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Porto Airport.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights departing from Heraklion Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of HER.
To reach Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near HER. Whether you're taking an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Porto Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Heraklion Airport to Porto Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OPO instead:
Explore without limits with a Porto Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and venture far and wide through Porto and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Porto Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Porto. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Porto Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Porto in January.
Book your flight from Heraklion Airport to Porto Airport for August if you want to go to Porto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HER to OPO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.
