Travelling from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to Rome: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Heraklion International Airport to Rome and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Rome is one hour behind Heraklion.
Heraklion International Airport (HER) to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route. When searching for your flight, you can choose from two services every week between HER and FCO.
For a relaxed start to your HER to Rome flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You can book a direct Heraklion International Airport to Rome ticket. Start your trip at HER and land at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Book your favourite seat with Wizz Air Malta. This leading carrier offers direct flights from Heraklion International Airport to Rome.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from HER to Rome with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Tirana Nene Tereza International Airport (TIA)
The journey from central Heraklion to HER takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Heraklion International Airport to Rome? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to HER:
Of all flights leaving Heraklion International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to Rome
Rs8,975 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion International Airport to Rome flight. A return plane ticket right now is Rs16,734. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from HER to Rome.
July is the best month for picking up a fantastic deal on Heraklion International Airport to Rome tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The distance from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Heraklion International Airport to Rome. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
To get the best deal, book your ride from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from HER to Rome.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Once your flight from Heraklion International Airport to Rome has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 14 kilometres from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 20 minutes or so.
After stepping off your HER to Rome flight, kick back at a hotel close to CIA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from CIA one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Heraklion International Airport to Rome. August is the busiest month to visit Rome. If you want a quieter vibe, go in December.
Book a Heraklion International Airport to Rome plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from HER to Rome around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Heraklion International Airport to Rome, check out our selection of hotels including:
St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums are just two of the major attractions to put on your Rome must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Saint Peter's Square.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. About 483 kilometres northwest of Rome, a visit to Milan will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
Around 193 kilometres southeast of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.