Flying from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Heraklion Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Milan and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BGY to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Orio al Serio International Airport to Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BGY and HER include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Rhodes Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
17 € is currently the best price for a one-way Orio al Serio International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start from 94 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from BGY to HER, book your trip six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Heraklion Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BGY to HER.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
67.49% of flights leaving from Orio al Serio International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Orio al Serio International Airport from central Milan, it'll take about 1 hour if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near BGY. Whether you're taking an early flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Reserve a hotel close to HER if you're on a late Orio al Serio International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Heraklion in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BGY to HER around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next up? Travel to Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.