Flying from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Pisa.
To ensure you catch your PSA to HER flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Pisa International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between PSA and HER:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pisa International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is $90. A round-trip ticket right now is $282. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from PSA to HER, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Pisa International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PSA to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Pisa International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Pisa International Airport (PSA)
Of all flights departing from Pisa International Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Pisa International Airport from central Pisa, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PSA? If you're catching an early flight from Pisa International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're getting in on a late Pisa International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels 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 top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport around 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 reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Pisa International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Heraklion in March.
When booking your flight from Pisa International Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PSA to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.