Flying from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Prague Airport (PRG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Prague Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Prague is one hour behind Heraklion and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from HER to PRG start at 09:30 — the earliest with SmartWings. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with SmartWings. In total, you can choose from five weekly Crete Heraklion Airport to Prague Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your HER to PRG flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Smart Wings has direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Prague Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Prague — and maybe even more of Czechia if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Smart Wings on this route.
Smart Wings is the most punctual carrier that operates HER to PRG flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Crete Heraklion Airport to Prague Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HER and PRG:
Krakow Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Prague Airport (PRG)
Currently, $130 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Prague Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $304. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from HER to PRG, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Prague Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Prague Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Of all flights departing from Crete Heraklion Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Crete Heraklion Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near HER. Whether you're taking an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Prague Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Prague Airport (PRG)
If you have a late Crete Heraklion Airport to Prague Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near PRG:
Follow your own route with a Prague Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and find adventure across Prague and beyond.
Booking your ride from Prague Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Prague Airport (PRG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Prague Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Prague. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Prague Airport for August if you want to go to Prague during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HER to PRG around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Czechia
You've visited Prague, now it's time to explore other parts of Czechia. Journey around 177 kilometres south-east to Brno to tick off its must-visit sights. From Tugendhat Villa to Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus) and Špilberk Castle, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Ostrava is another well-known destination in Czechia and is around 274 kilometres east of Prague. No trip is complete without seeing Landek, Landek Park and Dolní Vítkovice.
