Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Gdansk's timezone is UTC+1, making Gdansk one hour behind Heraklion.
Give yourself enough time to catch your HER to GDN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into Gdansk (and then seeing more of Poland!) is a breeze with Wizz Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Wizz Air.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between HER and GDN:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
50 € is the lowest price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport flight. A return flight starts at 122 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from HER to GDN, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HER to GDN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights leaving Heraklion Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from HER.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 15 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HER? If you're boarding an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
Consider booking a hotel close to GDN if you're taking a late Heraklion Airport to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent to explore Gdansk and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to central Gdansk
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Gdansk. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Gdansk based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Gdansk, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HER to GDN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Poland
Gdansk is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Poland waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres south-east of Gdansk, a trip to Warsaw will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens, The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Palace of Culture and Science.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Poland, head for Lodz, roughly 290 kilometres south of Gdansk. Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.