Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Paris.
Each week, there are nine Charles de Gaulle Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, opt for the 06:10 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 19:25 with Aegean Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CDG to HER flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Heraklion, Greece. Take to the skies with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Heraklion Airport:
Aegean Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CDG and HER include:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
C$82 is the best price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$159. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from CDG to HER by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Heraklion Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from CDG to HER is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
61.46% of flights that take off from Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near CDG. Whether you have an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Reserve a hotel near HER if you're taking a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It typically takes 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Heraklion Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Heraklion in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CDG to HER sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Any journey through Greece isn't complete without visiting Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.