Flying from Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport (HER): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Hamburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport (HER) leaving from here.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport flight.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Hamburg. Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from 10 direct services a week between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Heraklion International Airport (HER). This is the most popular route, with Condor offering a 6:05am departure from HAM to HER.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Hamburg to HER.
Popular months like September or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Direct flights from Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport (HER) operate from here.
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport departing HAM include:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between HAM and HER is Marabu.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Eurowings.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Hamburg to HER. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The journey from central Hamburg to HAM takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Hamburg Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hamburg Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
The distance from Hamburg's city centre to LBC is about 56 kilometers. Take into account transport options and potential delays when working out the quickest route to the airport.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Hamburg to HER flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Luebeck-Blankensee Airport:
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
About Heraklion International Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion International Airport is about 3 kilometers from central Heraklion. The time it takes to get there by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
P3,911 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport. Return flights start at P9,532. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Hamburg to HER.
The best month for landing cheap Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to visit Heraklion. August is when most people book flights from Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport (HER), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Hamburg to HER plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Heraklion
Start your Heraklion trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Heraklion International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Heraklion isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you won't want to miss include Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometers west of Heraklion, a visit to Chania will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Katholiko Bay, Kalamaki Beach and Tersanas Beach.
Around 257 kilometers northeast of Heraklion, Kos is another essential stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ancient Agora, Castle of the Knight of Saint John and Lambi Beach.