Travelling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion is seven hours ahead of Detroit and observes 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 will give you enough time to board your DTW to HER flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DTW and HER include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, Rs101,407 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs221,374. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DTW to HER if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DTW to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Detroit to Detroit Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider booking a hotel close to HER if you're taking a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience the lesser-explored corners of Heraklion and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Crete Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Heraklion in March.
Before locking in your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to HER in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.