Flying from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Luxembourg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Luxembourg.
Your LUX to HER flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like September? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Heraklion (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a snap with Luxair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Luxembourg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Luxair.
The most punctual carrier offering LUX to HER flights is Luxair. Its services land as planned 71.43% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Luxembourg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LUX and HER include:
Munich Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Hamburg International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, Rs12,679 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Luxembourg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs30,748. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LUX to HER.
The cheapest month for flights from Luxembourg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from LUX to HER couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Luxembourg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
72% of flights that leave from Luxembourg Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Luxembourg Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Luxembourg. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LUX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Luxembourg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're getting in on a late Luxembourg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near HER:
Travel at your own speed with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and chase adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Luxembourg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Heraklion. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Luxembourg Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LUX to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.