Travelling from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Paris and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from CDG to HER start at 06:10 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 20:35 with Sky Express. In total, there are 11 weekly Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CDG to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. When you're ready to start your Heraklion adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Greece:
Most travellers choose to fly with Air France on this route.
EasyJet is a leader in on-time performance for CDG to HER flights, with 83.33% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CDG and HER:
Munich Airport
Lyon Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
65% of flights that leave from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CDG? If you've booked an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and discover more of Heraklion and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CDG to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.







