Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion one hour ahead of Ljubljana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LJU to HER flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Heraklion Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LJU and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
105 € is the lowest price for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts at 147 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LJU to HER, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LJU to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.37% of flights that take off from LJU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport from central Ljubljana, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LJU? If you've booked an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Heraklion Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near HER:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's usual tourist stops.
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.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Heraklion Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LJU to HER in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its leading sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Set out 338 kilometres north from Heraklion and you'll find yourself in Acharnes, another well-known stop in Greece. Don't leave without experiencing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
