Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your LAX to HER flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LAX and HER:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Rs106,860 is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs236,933. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LAX to HER. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Heraklion Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of LAX.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider booking a hotel near HER if you're taking a late Los Angeles International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience the lesser-explored corners of Heraklion and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It'll take around 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Heraklion in February.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Journey 338 kilometres north from Heraklion and you'll find yourself in Acharnes, another favourite stop in Greece. Don't leave without experiencing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
