Flying from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Corfu Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Corfu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Heraklion and Corfu follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your HER to CFU flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to discovering Corfu (and maybe even some other great corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Corfu Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Crete Heraklion Airport to Corfu Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HER and CFU:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Corfu Airport (CFU)
At the moment, P3,085 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Corfu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P7,448. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from HER to CFU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Corfu Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HER to CFU.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Corfu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
77% of flights leaving from Crete Heraklion Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Heraklion to Crete Heraklion Airport is around 5 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to HER? If you're catching an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Corfu Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Corfu Airport (CFU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Crete Heraklion Airport to Corfu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CFU instead:
Follow your own route with a Corfu Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, VOLTA or Goldcar and see more of Corfu and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Corfu Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Corfu Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
From Corfu Airport, Corfu is approximately 3 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Corfu Airport (CFU)
The quietest month for a flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Corfu Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Corfu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Corfu Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Corfu, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to CFU in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Corfu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 370 kilometers south-east of Corfu, a trip to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Greece, consider Thessaloniki, about 274 kilometers north-east of Corfu. Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue are highlights.

