Flying from Seattle to Heraklion International Airport (HER): What you need to know
Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Seattle.
Your flight from Seattle to HER won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Seattle to HER with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SEA and HER include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Heraklion International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
80% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Seattle to HER flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Seattle Paine Field International Airport:
Seattle Paine Field International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Consider staying in a hotel near HER if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Heraklion International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Seattle to Heraklion International Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
The centre of Heraklion is around 3 kilometres from Heraklion International Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Rs89,271 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Heraklion International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs224,155. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Seattle to HER if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Seattle to Heraklion International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Heraklion International Airport (HER). Plan your visit to Heraklion in January for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Seattle to HER plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Heraklion International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Heraklion
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Heraklion International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Heraklion:
Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Heraklion must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Heraklion. Around 105 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Katholiko Bay, Kalamaki Beach and Tersanas Beach.
Around 257 kilometres northeast of Heraklion, Kos is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Ancient Agora, Castle of the Knight of Saint John and Lambi Beach.
