Travelling from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bratislava Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Bratislava and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BTS to HER flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Smart Wings is your ticket to exploring Heraklion (and maybe even some other great parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Bratislava Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Smart Wings on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bratislava Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BTS and HER include:
Athens International Airport
Antalya Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
At the moment, Rs12,669 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bratislava Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs31,105. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from BTS to HER. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Bratislava Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BTS to HER by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bratislava Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Bratislava Airport (BTS)
86% of flights leaving Bratislava Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of BTS.
Central Bratislava to Bratislava Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bratislava Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BTS:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bratislava Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Book 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 well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Bratislava Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Heraklion. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Bratislava Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BTS to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its leading sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.