Travelling from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Cluj-Napoca.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your CLJ to HER flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CLJ and HER:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Currently, RM249 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM505. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CLJ to HER if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Heraklion Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CLJ to HER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cluj-Napoca International Airport, data shows 72.0% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Cluj-Napoca to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near CLJ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Heraklion Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HER:
Pick up a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Heraklion in February.
Lock in your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CLJ to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next? Head for Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and boasts highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.