Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DEL to HER flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DEL and HER:
Zurich Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
$500 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,129. These fares may change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from DEL to HER. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DEL to HER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to Indira Gandhi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.17% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. 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 the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DEL? If you're catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Pick up a Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to the centre of Heraklion has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It takes around 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Heraklion based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DEL to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its leading sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Next up? Travel to Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and is known for highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
