Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HER to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Vueling is your gateway to discovering Barcelona (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Vueling.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HER and BCN include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Right now, Rs14,247 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs33,877. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from HER to BCN by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HER to BCN.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights departing from Heraklion Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of HER.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near HER:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel near BCN if you have a late Heraklion Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and venture far and wide through Barcelona and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Heraklion Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from HER to BCN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without visiting Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.