Flying from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport (HER): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Warsaw. Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport (HER) leaving from here.
The average time for a direct Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport flight is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Warsaw.
You can pick from 5 direct services every week between Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Heraklion International Airport (HER). This is the most popular route, with Wizz Air offering a 5:40am departure from WAW to HER.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Warsaw to HER. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like September or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Fly without interruptions from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). Nonstop flights from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport (HER) can be booked from here.
At WAW, you can choose from various airlines that offer direct flights from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport, such as:
Wizz Air is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from WAW to HER.
Wizz Air is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Warsaw to WAW takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Warsaw Chopin Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Warsaw Chopin Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from WAW arrive at their destination on time.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Warsaw to WMI in about 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Warsaw Modlin Airport the day before your Warsaw to HER flight:
Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport (HER) out of Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO) with a stopover. Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a major connection point.
From central Warsaw, RDO is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Warsaw Radom Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
With 100% of its departing flights arriving on time, RDO is a reliable starting point for your adventure.
About Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HER if you have a late flight from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport. Select one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion International Airport to central Heraklion is around 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
At the moment, RM178 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM430. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Warsaw to HER.
Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport (HER). August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in January.
When booking your Warsaw to HER plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Heraklion
After booking your flight from Warsaw to Heraklion International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Heraklion:
Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Heraklion must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 105 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Katholiko Bay, Kalamaki Beach and Tersanas Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Greece, consider Kos, about 257 kilometres northeast of Heraklion. Ancient Agora, Castle of the Knight of Saint John and Lambi Beach are among its highlights.