Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Copenhagen and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your CPH to HER flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Getting to Heraklion (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a breeze with Norwegian Air Sweden. This popular airline has direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Heraklion Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Norwegian Air Sweden on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CPH and HER:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, 68 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 164 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from CPH to HER. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Heraklion Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CPH to HER.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Copenhagen Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Of all flights departing from Copenhagen Airport, 76.54% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CPH? If you've booked an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Reserve a hotel close to HER if you have a late Copenhagen Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Heraklion Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPH to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen 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 stop? Head for Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and is home to highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
