Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Heraklion Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Stuttgart and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from STR to HER start from 05:45 — the earliest with Condor. The last service of the day is at 16:45 with Eurowings. Overall, there are 16 weekly Stuttgart Airport to Heraklion Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your STR to HER flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Stuttgart Airport to Heraklion Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Heraklion adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Greece:
Most travellers choose to travel with Condor on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Heraklion Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between STR and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, Rs12,844 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs44,458. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STR to HER if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from STR to HER is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Stuttgart Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stuttgart Airport, data shows 77.15% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near STR:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late Stuttgart Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near HER:
Grab a Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Heraklion Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Heraklion in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Stuttgart Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STR to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its leading sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Any trip through Greece isn't complete without visiting Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.
