Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Cork.
To ensure you catch your ORK to HER flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cork Airport to Heraklion Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between ORK and HER:
London Luton Airport
Edinburgh Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
At the moment, C$133 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cork Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$312. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORK to HER if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Cork Airport to Heraklion Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORK to HER.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cork Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cork Airport, data shows 70.51% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Cork Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Cork. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ORK? If you've booked an early flight from Cork Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider booking a hotel close to HER if you're taking a late Cork Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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.
Reserving your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cork Airport to Heraklion Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Heraklion in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Cork Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ORK to HER in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Set out 338 kilometres north from Heraklion to reach Acharnes, another favourite among visitors to Greece. Kick off your sightseeing at Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.