Travelling from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion one hour ahead of Valencia.
To ensure you catch your VLC to HER flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Valencia Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is $82. A round-trip ticket is currently $213. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from VLC to HER, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from VLC to HER.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Valencia Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Valencia Airport (VLC)
81% of flights departing from Valencia Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of VLC.
Central Valencia to Valencia Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near VLC? If you're catching an early flight from Valencia Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider booking a hotel close to HER if you have a late Valencia Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Valencia Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Valencia Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VLC to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.