Travelling from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Palermo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Palermo.
To ensure you catch your PMO to HER flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Heraklion (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a breeze with Volotea. This popular airline offers direct flights from Palermo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Volotea is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Palermo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PMO and HER include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Milan Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Palermo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is Rs9,785. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs24,440. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book four months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PMO to HER.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Palermo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PMO to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Palermo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Palermo Airport (PMO)
78% of flights departing from Palermo Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Palermo Airport from central Palermo, it'll take around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Palermo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PMO:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Palermo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and see more of Heraklion and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Palermo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Heraklion based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Palermo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PMO to HER in January if you like 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 cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.