Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Barcelona and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BCN to HER flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Vueling has direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Vueling on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BCN and HER include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Rs12,044 is the best price for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs27,257. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from BCN to HER, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BCN to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Barcelona Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart BCN arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near BCN:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late Barcelona Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near HER:
Pick up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Barcelona Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to HER around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Travel around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its leading attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you busy.