Flying from Inverness Airport (INV) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion is two hours ahead of Inverness and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your INV to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Inverness Airport to Heraklion Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between INV and HER:
Bristol Airport
London Heathrow Airport
London Luton Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Inverness Airport (INV) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Inverness Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is 84 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 224 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from INV to HER, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Inverness Airport to Heraklion Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from INV to HER.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Inverness Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Inverness Airport (INV)
Of the departures from Inverness Airport, 65.54% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Inverness to Inverness Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Inverness Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to INV:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're getting in on a late Inverness Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near HER:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It typically takes 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Inverness Airport to Heraklion Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Heraklion in February.
Lock in your flight from Inverness Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from INV to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Time for another stop? Travel to Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
