Flying from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Zagreb.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ZAG to HER flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Rs12,394 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Zagreb Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs29,238. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ZAG to HER. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Zagreb Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Zagreb Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
When it comes to Zagreb Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Zagreb to Zagreb Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Zagreb Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to ZAG:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late Zagreb Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near HER:
Follow your own route with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and venture far and wide through Heraklion and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Zagreb Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Heraklion in March.
When reserving your flight from Zagreb Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ZAG to HER sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
