Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to HER flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and HER:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Rs122,496 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs194,915. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from SFO to HER, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SFO to HER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Heraklion Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece you'll want to see. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Any trip through Greece wouldn't feel complete without exploring Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.
