Flying from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Glasgow is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport (HER) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
4 hours 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Glasgow.
The busiest route is from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Heraklion Airport (HER), with 3 direct services every week. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GLA to HER is the 15:15 Jet2 service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 16:35 with Jet2.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Glasgow to HER. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Take off and land with no stops from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport (HER) are available from here.
When leaving from GLA, you can catch a direct flight from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport with Jet2.
We make it a breeze to find a flight from Glasgow to HER with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GLA and HER include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Stansted Airport (STN)
GLA is roughly 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Glasgow International Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) offers nonstop flights from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport (HER).
From PIK, direct flights from Glasgow to HER are available with Jet2.
Split up your flight from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and HER are:
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in about 53 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 38 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Glasgow to HER, take things easy in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport is 55 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 190 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Glasgow to HER, reserve your journey 7 months ahead of the departure date.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport if you plan your break for April. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, head for Heraklion in February when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Heraklion. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Glasgow to HER during then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Heraklion
Start your Heraklion trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Heraklion is to explore its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis and Koules Fortress.
Complete your Heraklion trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Glasgow to Heraklion Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Heraklion. Browse the exclusive deals and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.
