Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Vilnius International Airport (VNO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Vilnius International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Vilnius's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Heraklion.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your HER to VNO flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Baltic is your gateway to discovering Vilnius (and perhaps some other great parts of Lithuania!). Browse the direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Vilnius International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Baltic.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Vilnius International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HER and VNO include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
Right now, Rs24,685 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Vilnius International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs51,294. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from HER to VNO by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Vilnius International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HER to VNO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Vilnius International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights departing from Heraklion Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of HER.
Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Vilnius International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to HER:
Arriving at Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
Reserve a hotel close to VNO if you have a late Heraklion Airport to Vilnius International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Vilnius International Airport rental car and discover Vilnius and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Toprent are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vilnius International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Vilnius International Airport (VNO) to central Vilnius
Vilnius International Airport to the centre of Vilnius has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Vilnius International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Vilnius based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Heraklion Airport to Vilnius International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Vilnius, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HER to VNO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -13ºC and 2ºC on average.
Explore more of Lithuania
Kaunas is just one of the many places in Lithuania waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Vilnius. Around 88 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Kaunas Castle, Old Town Kaunas and Pazaislis Monastery.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Lithuania, head for Klaipėda, about 290 kilometres north-west of Vilnius. Kiss, Pempininku Fountains and Jurgio Ambraziejaus Pabrėžos sensorinis sodas are the start of reasons to visit.