Flying from Rome to Heraklion International Airport (HER): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Rome. Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Heraklion International Airport (HER) jetting off from here.
2 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Rome to Heraklion International Airport flight.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Rome. Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Heraklion International Airport (HER) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services each week. You can get from FCO to HER on Wizz Air Malta's 5:35am flight.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to HER. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can jump on a direct flight from Rome to Heraklion International Airport (HER) out of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
When taking off from FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Heraklion International Airport with Wizz Air Malta.
Wizz Air Malta is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from FCO to HER.
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Heraklion International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Split up your flight from Rome to Heraklion International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Rome Ciampino Airport and HER are:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
You can reach CIA from central Rome in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Rome to HER flight? Relax in a hotel near Rome Ciampino Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Rome Ciampino Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 85% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
About Heraklion International Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Heraklion International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Rome to Heraklion International Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion International Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. How long it'll take to get to the centre by taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Heraklion International Airport is ₹ 2,884. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 5,206. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from Rome to HER, book your ticket two months before your departure date.
July is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Rome to Heraklion International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Heraklion. August is when most people book flights from Rome to Heraklion International Airport (HER), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Rome to HER plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Heraklion International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Heraklion
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Heraklion right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Rome to Heraklion International Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion are attractions you won't want to skip in Heraklion.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Heraklion. Around 105 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Katholiko Bay, Kalamaki Beach and Tersanas Beach.
If there's time to check out another corner of Greece, head for Kos, roughly 257 kilometres northeast of Heraklion. Ancient Agora, Castle of the Knight of Saint John and Lambi Beach are key highlights.
