Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Larnaca International Airport.
Larnaca's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Heraklion.
You can choose from eight weekly Heraklion Airport to Larnaca International Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Sky Express is the earliest available. Sky Express operates the last service of the day at 23:10.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your HER to LCA flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Larnaca International Airport, so getting to Larnaca (and then seeing more of Cyprus!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Cyprus Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Larnaca International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between HER and LCA:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
Right now, C$63 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Larnaca International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$165. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HER to LCA, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Larnaca International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HER to LCA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Larnaca International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from HER arrive on schedule 80.18% of the time.
To reach Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near HER. Whether you're taking an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Larnaca International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
If you have a late Heraklion Airport to Larnaca International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LCA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Larnaca International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Get Your Car, Aercar or 7777 Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Larnaca and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Larnaca International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to central Larnaca
From Larnaca International Airport, Larnaca is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Larnaca International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Larnaca. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Heraklion Airport to Larnaca International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Larnaca, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to LCA in February. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Cyprus
Nicosia is just one of the many cities in Cyprus waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Larnaca. Around 40 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Ledra Street Crossing Point, Selimiye Mosque and Venetian walls of Nicosia.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Cyprus, consider Limassol, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Larnaca. Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni are key reasons to visit.