Flying from Vancouver to Heraklion Airport (HER): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Heraklion Airport (HER). Explore your options for flying out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Heraklion is nine hours ahead of Vancouver. Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Vancouver to HER. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Heraklion Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Vancouver to HER flight, stay in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Heraklion Airport flight:
Flights that depart from YXX touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 67.97% of the time.
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Heraklion Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Pick up a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Heraklion Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion is around 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport takes about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, Rs97,765 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Heraklion Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs245,702. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to HER. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Vancouver to Heraklion Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Heraklion Airport (HER). Visit Heraklion in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Vancouver to HER flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Heraklion to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Heraklion Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Heraklion
Start your Heraklion trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Heraklion Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Minoan Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour are essential stops on your Heraklion itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometres west of Heraklion, a visit to Chania will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Heraklion, Kos is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Christina 3 Island Cruise, Ancient Agora and Castle of the Knight of Saint John.
