Flying from Chicago to Heraklion International Airport (HER): What you need to know
Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to HER, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to HER. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Located around 27 kilometers from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Heraklion International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 16 kilometers from central Chicago. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to HER flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometers or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Heraklion International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from RFD make it to their destination as scheduled 71% of the time.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Heraklion International Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Heraklion International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HER:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Heraklion International Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion International Airport to the centre of Heraklion is roughly 3 kilometers. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Right now, P29,374 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Heraklion International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P55,506. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to HER. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Chicago to Heraklion International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Heraklion International Airport (HER). Visit Heraklion in January for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Chicago to HER plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Heraklion to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Heraklion International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Heraklion
After booking your flight from Chicago to Heraklion International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Heraklion:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Heraklion when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Knossos Palace followed by Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Heraklion, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 105 kilometers west to Chania to check off its top sights. From Katholiko Bay to Kalamaki Beach and Tersanas Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kos is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 257 kilometers northeast of Heraklion. No journey is complete without seeing Ancient Agora, Castle of the Knight of Saint John and Lambi Beach.
