Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Brussels: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Brussels and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Brussels is one hour behind Heraklion.
With 11 flights a week between the two airports, Heraklion Airport (HER) to Brussels Airport (BRU) is the most popular route. Sky Express operates the earliest flight at 07:15. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from HER to BRU is with TUI fly at 22:50.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your HER to Brussels flight.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Direct Heraklion Airport to Brussels tickets are available for booking. Brussels Airport (BRU) is where you'll step off the plane.
These are some of the popular airlines operating direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Brussels:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from HER to Brussels. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Travelling from central Heraklion to HER takes around 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Brussels? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near HER:
80.18% of flights departing from Heraklion Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from HER.
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Brussels
$95 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Brussels flight. A return ticket right now is $270. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from HER to Brussels.
Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an epic deal on Heraklion Airport to Brussels tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Heraklion Airport to Brussels, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near BRU:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Brussels Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from HER to Brussels.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The centre of Brussels is around 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). After your flight from Heraklion Airport to Brussels has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 55 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 35 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CRL. Settle in and get cosy after your HER to Brussels flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and make a speedy getaway.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from CRL two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Brussels. The city comes alive during high season, but rates are generally higher and major attractions can get busy. Visit Brussels in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
Book a Heraklion Airport to Brussels flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 8ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from HER to Brussels around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
Start your Brussels trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Heraklion Airport to Brussels, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Atomium, Grand Place and Manneken Pis are popular attractions which should be on every Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Belgium just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres west of Brussels, a visit to Ostend will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Fort Napoleon, The Crystal Ship and Leopoldpark.
Verviers is another essential stop in Belgium and is around 113 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without seeing Quai Pierre Rapsat, Parc de Séroule and Parc de la Tourelle.