Travelling from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion one hour ahead of Graz.
Your GRZ to HER flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Graz Airport to Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between GRZ and HER include:
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
At the moment, $244 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Graz Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $348. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GRZ to HER. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Graz Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from GRZ to HER is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Graz Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Graz Airport (GRZ)
85.47% of flights departing from Graz Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from GRZ.
To get to Graz Airport from central Graz, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near GRZ? If you're catching an early flight from Graz Airport to Heraklion Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Graz 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 popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Graz Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Heraklion. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Graz Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GRZ to HER around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Make your way 338 kilometres north from Heraklion to reach Acharnes, another well-known stop in Greece. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.