Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion one hour ahead of Milan.
Choose from four weekly Milano Malpensa Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. Neos operates the last service of the day at 19:35.
To ensure you catch your MXP to HER flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Heraklion Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Heraklion adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Greece:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MXP and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is Rs7,516. A return ticket is currently Rs13,064. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MXP to HER.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MXP to HER.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, data shows 68.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Milan to Milano Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MXP:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Milano Malpensa Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Explore without limits with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience more of Heraklion and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It typically takes 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Milano Malpensa 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.
Look for cheap tickets from MXP to HER in January if you want to travel in 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 explore more of Greece. Travel around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Where to next? Journey to Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
