Travelling from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Newcastle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion two hours ahead of Newcastle.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your NCL to HER flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Heraklion (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a cinch with Jet2. This popular carrier has direct flights from Newcastle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
With a dependable 87.5% of services landing on schedule, Jet2 has the best on-time performance for NCL to HER flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newcastle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between NCL and HER:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Belfast International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is $102. A round-trip fare right now is $137. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from NCL to HER, reserve your journey 11 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from NCL to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Newcastle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NCL)
82% of flights departing from Newcastle Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from NCL.
Central Newcastle to Newcastle Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Newcastle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near NCL:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you have a late Newcastle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near HER:
Pick up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Crete Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Newcastle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Newcastle Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you want to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from NCL to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

