Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Venice is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
Leave plenty of time to make your HER to VCE flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between HER and VCE:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Right now, ج.م. 3,175 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 7,992. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from HER to VCE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HER to VCE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HER make it to their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the 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 catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to HER:
Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
If you're coming in on a late Heraklion Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near VCE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent and explore beyond Venice's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Venice. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Venice in January.
Lock in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport for August if you want to go to Venice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HER to VCE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Venice, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Journey about 402 kilometres south to Rome to check off its top attractions. 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've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 241 kilometres west of Venice, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
