Travelling from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion one hour ahead of Basel.
Your BSL to HER flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering Heraklion (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier offering BSL to HER flights. A dependable 87.5% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BSL and HER include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Rs11,557 is currently the best price for a one-way Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs35,634. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from BSL to HER by booking at least three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BSL to HER.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
81% of flights departing from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport reach their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from BSL.
To reach Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport from central Basel, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BSL? If you're catching an early flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Grab 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.
Booking your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Heraklion in March.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BSL to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its top sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, your itinerary will be busy.

