Travelling from Ottawa to Heraklion International Airport (HER): What you need to know
Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Ottawa.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Ottawa to HER. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Heraklion International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
58% of flights departing from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Heraklion International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near HER and hit the pillow fast:
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To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Heraklion International Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
The centre of Heraklion is roughly 3 kilometres from Heraklion International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
At the moment, $824 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Heraklion International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,555. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Ottawa to HER. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Ottawa to Heraklion International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to visit Heraklion. August is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Heraklion International Airport (HER), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Ottawa to HER plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Heraklion International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Heraklion
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Heraklion right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Ottawa to Heraklion International Airport:
Your Heraklion visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions you can't miss include Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 105 kilometres west of Heraklion, a visit to Chania will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay.
Around 257 kilometres northeast of Heraklion, Kos is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ancient Agora, Castle of the Knight of Saint John and Lambi Beach.