Flying from Orlando to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is Orlando's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Orlando to Heraklion Airport (HER) leaving from here.
Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 6 hours ahead of Orlando.
To ensure you catch your flight from Orlando to HER, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Orlando to HER leaving from Orlando International Airport (MCO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
To get to MCO from central Orlando, it'll take around 22 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near Orlando International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Orlando to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Orlando to Heraklion Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near HER:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion is around 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 3 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It typically takes 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Heraklion Airport (HER)
For a one-way ticket from Orlando to Heraklion Airport, C$547 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just C$1,122. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to get flight tickets from Orlando to HER. You're more likely to land a great deal and have a larger selection of departure times and dates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Orlando to Heraklion Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices go down. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from Orlando to HER.
Personalize your trip with filters. Choose the number of stops, duration, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from Orlando to Heraklion Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from Orlando to Heraklion Airport (HER)
February is the quietest time to fly to Heraklion. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Orlando to Heraklion Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Heraklion. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Orlando to HER during then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Orlando to Heraklion Airport.
More about Heraklion
After booking your flight from Orlando to Heraklion Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Heraklion:
Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Heraklion must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Koules Fortress.
Complete your Heraklion trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Orlando to Heraklion Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Heraklion. Browse the offers and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
