Flying from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Thessaloniki and Heraklion are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 18 Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 08:50 Sky Express flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:10 with Sky Express.
To ensure you catch your SKG to HER flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving 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 usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, so getting to Heraklion (and then seeing more parts of Greece!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SKG to HER flights. A reliable 89.23% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SKG and HER:
Athens International Airport
Larnaca Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
At the moment, Rs7,681 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs13,890. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SKG to HER.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SKG to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
83% of flights leaving Thessaloniki Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from SKG.
Thessaloniki Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SKG:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Book 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 chase adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Heraklion in March.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from SKG 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
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
