Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Orlando.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MCO to HER flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MCO and HER:
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is Rs65,856. A return fare right now is Rs209,465. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MCO to HER, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Orlando International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MCO to HER.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Orlando International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
77% of flights that depart Orlando International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Orlando International Airport from central Orlando, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to MCO? If you're boarding an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Orlando International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Pick up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance of 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 around 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Heraklion in March.
Lock in your flight from Orlando International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you want to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MCO to HER in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
