Flying from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Heraklion Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Gdansk.
To ensure you catch your GDN to HER flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Wizz Air is your ticket to exploring Heraklion (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Heraklion Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Wizz Air.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Heraklion Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between GDN and HER:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
45 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start from 121 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GDN to HER.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
Of the departures from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, 76.8% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport from central Gdansk, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near GDN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you have a late Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HER:
Grab a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GDN to HER in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next stop? Find your way to 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.