Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
3 hours 5 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport. Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Barcelona and operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Vueling offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to tick off the sights in Heraklion — plus maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
To break up your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the BCN - HER route are:
Bordeaux Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Greece, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the latest information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BCN to HER.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport is ر.ق. 194. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 456. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flight tickets from BCN to HER, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The journey from central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes approximately 33 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near HER:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion is about 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 3 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20 ºC and 33 ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from BCN to HER in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7 ºC and 16 ºC on average.
More about Heraklion
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Heraklion right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from BCN to HER:
Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis are just two of the top attractions to put on your Heraklion must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Koules Fortress.
Complete your Heraklion trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Heraklion Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Heraklion.