Travelling from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour behind Izmir.
To ensure you catch your ADB to HER flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ADB and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Antalya Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is 87 €. A return ticket is currently 160 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ADB to HER, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Heraklion Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ADB to HER by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from ADB land at their destination as scheduled 83.68% of the time.
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Izmir. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near ADB:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Reserve a hotel near HER if you're catching a late Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience the lesser-explored corners of Heraklion and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Heraklion Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Heraklion in February.
When reserving your flight from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Heraklion Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ADB to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its popular sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Your trip through Greece should include a visit to Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just two of the highlights in this destination, which is around 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.