Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion two hours ahead of Porto.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your OPO to HER flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between OPO and HER:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Rs14,707 is currently the best price for a one-way Porto Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs34,207. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from OPO to HER. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Porto Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
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Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
75% of flights taking off from Porto Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Porto to Porto Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Porto Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near OPO:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Reserve a hotel near HER if you're on a late Porto Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Porto Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Heraklion. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Porto Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OPO to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.