Traveling from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
2 hours 26 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Vienna and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For the first departure, catch the 06:05 flight from Vienna International Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you prefer to set off later, the latest flight departs at 21:20. With 7 flights each week from VIE to HER, you can select the timing that's best for you.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Heraklion (and discovering more of Greece!) is easy with Austrian. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Vienna International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
To find out if you need a visa to enter Greece, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most current information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from VIE to HER.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vienna International Airport to Heraklion Airport is C$61. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$126. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap flight tickets from VIE to HER by booking at least 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Vienna International Airport to Heraklion Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Vienna, Vienna International Airport can be reached in approximately 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 58 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to VIE:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vienna International Airport to Heraklion Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HER:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to the center of Heraklion takes about 9 minutes in a car. It's approximately 3 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Heraklion in February.
Before locking in your flight from Vienna International Airport to Heraklion Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from VIE to HER sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Heraklion
Start your Heraklion trip right by finding the perfect stay. Once you've booked your flight from VIE to HER, explore our accommodation options including:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis and Koules Fortress are must-do's during your Heraklion adventure.
Complete your Heraklion trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Heraklion Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Heraklion.