Travelling from Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Mykonos Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Mykonos and Heraklion are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you catch your JMK to HER flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Heraklion (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Mykonos Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mykonos Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between JMK and HER:
Athens International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Currently, 71 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mykonos Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 124 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JMK to HER if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Mykonos Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from JMK to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Mykonos Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Mykonos Airport (JMK)
87% of flights leaving Mykonos Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from JMK.
Central Mykonos to Mykonos Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mykonos Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to JMK:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider booking a hotel near HER if you're taking a late Mykonos Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Mykonos Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Heraklion. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Mykonos Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JMK 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 taken in the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.


