Travelling from Montreal to Heraklion Airport (HER): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Montreal to Heraklion Airport (HER).
Heraklion is six hours ahead of Montreal. Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
Your flight from Montreal to HER won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
64.89% of flights leaving from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to HER flight:
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Heraklion Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near HER and hit the lights earlier:
Travel at your own speed with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and see more of Heraklion and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Montreal to Heraklion Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion is around 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Heraklion Airport (HER)
₹ 29,303 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Heraklion Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 52,414. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Montreal to HER, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Montreal to Heraklion Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Heraklion. August is when most people book flights from Montreal to Heraklion Airport (HER), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Montreal to HER flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Heraklion to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Heraklion Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Heraklion
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Heraklion Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Heraklion:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Minoan Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour are top attractions which should feature on any good Heraklion itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey around 105 kilometres west to Chania to check off its must-visit sights. From Cabana Mare Beach Resort to Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Greece, consider Kos, about 257 kilometres north-east of Heraklion. Christina 3 Island Cruise, Ancient Agora and Castle of the Knight of Saint John are among its highlights.
