Flying from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Copenhagen is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your HER to CPH flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Scandinavian Airlines is your gateway to discovering Copenhagen (and maybe even some other great corners of Denmark!). Browse the direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Scandinavian Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Crete Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HER and CPH:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight is $99. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $275. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from HER to CPH by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Of the flights that depart from Crete Heraklion Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Crete Heraklion Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near HER. Whether you're catching an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Consider booking a hotel near CPH if you're catching a late Crete Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Copenhagen Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Sixt and explore beyond Copenhagen's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride from Copenhagen Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
From Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Copenhagen. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Copenhagen Airport for July if you want to go to Copenhagen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 23ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HER to CPH in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Denmark
You've seen Copenhagen, now it's time to discover other parts of Denmark. Journey about 145 kilometres west to Odense to check off its popular sights. From H. C. Andersens House to H.C. Andersen Museum and Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home, your itinerary will be busy.
Aalborg is another essential stop in Denmark and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen. No journey is complete without seeing Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, Klosterkirken and Aalborg Historical Museum.


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