Travelling from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Paris Orly Airport to Heraklion Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion one hour ahead of Paris.
Flights from ORY to HER start at 06:00 — the earliest with Transavia France. The last service of the day is at 19:00 with Transavia France. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly Paris Orly Airport to Heraklion Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORY to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Transavia France is your ticket to exploring Heraklion (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Paris Orly Airport to Heraklion Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Transavia France on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Paris Orly Airport to Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ORY and HER include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Paris Orly Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is P3,457. A return ticket is currently P8,112. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from ORY to HER by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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 ORY to HER.
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Handy information about Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY's address is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
75.56% of flights that depart Paris Orly Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Paris Orly Airport from central Paris, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ORY? If you're catching an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Paris Orly Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Explore without limits with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and chase adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Heraklion. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORY to HER around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next? Journey to Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and is known for highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.