Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Heraklion Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Bordeaux.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BOD to HER flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can fly nonstop to Heraklion, Greece. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Heraklion Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bordeaux Airport to Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between BOD and HER include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is 40 €. A round-trip fare right now is 102 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from BOD to HER by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BOD to HER.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Of the flights that depart from Bordeaux Airport, 77.44% touch down on time at their destination.
Bordeaux Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Bordeaux. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BOD. Whether you have an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Book a hotel close to HER if you're taking a late Bordeaux Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience more of Heraklion and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Heraklion Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Heraklion in February.
Lock in your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BOD to HER sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Heraklion, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its top attractions. 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.
Set out 338 kilometres north from Heraklion and you'll reach Acharnes, another notable stop in Greece. Be sure to check out Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.