Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bordeaux.
To ensure you get on your BOD to HER flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
EasyJet has direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is easyJet.
The most punctual carrier that offers BOD to HER flights is easyJet. Its services arrive without delay 66.67% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BOD and HER:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Lyon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, 37 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 101 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from BOD to HER, reserve your trip five months before your departure date.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from BOD to HER is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Bordeaux Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from BOD arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to BOD:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bordeaux Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Heraklion in March.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Bordeaux Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BOD to HER in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.