Flying from Florence Airport (FLR) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Florence.
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 board your FLR to HER flight.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Florence Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between FLR and HER include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Florence Airport, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Florence to Florence Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Florence Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to FLR:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Reserve a hotel near HER if you're catching a late Florence Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Florence Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Heraklion in March.
Book your flight from Florence Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you want to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FLR to HER around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Journey around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its leading attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you busy.