Flying from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Cluj-Napoca.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CLJ to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Heraklion (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a cinch with Wizz Air Malta. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Wizz Air Malta is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CLJ and HER:
Munich Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cluj-Napoca Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is $50. A round-trip fare right now is $109. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CLJ to HER. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
86% of flights leaving Cluj-Napoca Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of CLJ.
Cluj-Napoca Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CLJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cluj-Napoca Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Heraklion based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CLJ to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
