Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Bucharest and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 57 minutes.
Bucharest and Heraklion (where Heraklion Airport is located) share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
The busiest route is from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). You can select from 2 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from HER to OTP is the 13:55 Animawings option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 21:20 with Wizz Air Malta.
To ensure you get on your flight from HER to Bucharest, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Heraklion Airport to Bucharest that touches down at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Look out for offers from Wizz Air Malta. This carrier operates direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Bucharest.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for flights from HER to Bucharest, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
You can enter Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Greece. But before reserving your flight tickets from Heraklion Airport to Bucharest, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Travelling from central Heraklion to HER takes around 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 9 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Bucharest? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near HER:
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Bucharest
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Heraklion Airport to Bucharest is C$54. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$130. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HER to Bucharest.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Bucharest. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 34 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Heraklion Airport to Bucharest. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Bucharest. July is the busiest month to travel to Bucharest. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Bucharest for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from HER to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bucharest right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Bucharest:
Old Town and Herastrau Park are just two of the big attractions to add to your Bucharest must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman).
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