Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion nine hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you catch your YVR to HER flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Currently, $1,151 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,489. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from YVR to HER, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YVR to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near YVR. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near HER:
Explore without limits with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and find adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It'll take around 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Heraklion in February.
Before locking in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YVR to HER sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Set out 338 kilometres north from Heraklion and you'll be in Acharnes, another well-known stop in Greece. No trip is complete without seeing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.