Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Amman: what you need to know
Amman's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Heraklion (the location of Heraklion Airport).
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your HER to Amman flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing for flight tickets from HER to Amman, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
HER is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Amman? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near HER:
80.18% of flights departing from Heraklion Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from HER.
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Amman
₹ 15,016 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Amman flight. A return flight ticket starts from ₹ 70,684. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from HER to Amman, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Landing cheap tickets from Heraklion Airport to Amman is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a fantastic deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HER to Amman by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Save money on your flight from Heraklion Airport to Amman with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is around 40 kilometres from central Amman. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Heraklion Airport to Amman, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near AMM:
Grab a Queen Alia International Airport rental car and discover Amman and beyond with your own wheels. Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car and Auto Nation are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Queen Alia International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from HER to Amman.
Best time to go to Amman
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Heraklion Airport to Amman. The city buzzes in high season, but rates are often higher and top attractions can get busy. Go to Amman in low season for a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Amman is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Book your Heraklion Airport to Amman flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 17ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from HER to Amman around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Amman
After booking your flight from Heraklion Airport to Amman, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amman:
Viewpoint roman theatre and Amman Citadel are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Amman must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Rainbow Street.
Explore more of Jordan
Aqaba is just one of the many cities in Jordan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Amman. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Aqaba Fort, Mamluk Castle and Aqaba Museum.
If you want to check out another corner of Jordan, consider Petra, roughly 193 kilometres south of Amman. Al-Khubtha Trail, Haut-lieu du Sacrifice and Watching the sunset are among its highlights.