Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Tokyo: what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9. The city is 7 hours ahead of Heraklion, where Heraklion Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from HER to Tokyo. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from HER to Tokyo with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
You won't need a visa for Japan if you have a passport from Greece and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your flight tickets from Heraklion Airport to Tokyo, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
The journey from central Heraklion to HER takes approximately 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 9 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HER? If you're catching an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Tokyo, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Tokyo
C$487 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Heraklion Airport to Tokyo. Return flights start from C$1,153. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from HER to Tokyo, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Heraklion Airport to Tokyo is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to show the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes around 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Heraklion Airport to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HND:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Narita International Airport (NRT) is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Heraklion Airport to Tokyo, it'll take you around 58 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near NRT. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from HER to Tokyo at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Tokyo
June is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Tokyo. To avoid the crowds, head to Tokyo in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Heraklion Airport to Tokyo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap flights from HER to Tokyo sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Heraklion Airport to Tokyo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple Yogodo are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Tokyo to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
Complete your Tokyo trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Tokyo and see the sights in your own time. Easily compare rates in one go to find your perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Heraklion Airport to Tokyo.