Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Madrid.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your MAD to HER flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAD and HER include:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is 38 €. A return fare right now is 112 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to HER if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Madrid Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAD to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Madrid Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights departing from Madrid Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Book a hotel close to HER if you're on a late Madrid 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 discover Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Crete Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Madrid Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD 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 explored once you've taken in the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.