Flying from Mytilene International Airport (MJT) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Mytilene.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MJT to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mytilene International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MJT and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Mytilene International Airport (MJT) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Mytilene International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is 61 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 105 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from MJT to HER, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Mytilene International Airport to Heraklion Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Mytilene International Airport (MJT)
79.76% of flights taking off from Mytilene International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Mytilene to Mytilene International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching an early flight from Mytilene International Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MJT:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Mytilene International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Pick up a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance.
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.
It typically takes 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Mytilene International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Heraklion in February.
Before locking in your flight from Mytilene International Airport to Heraklion Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MJT to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Set out 338 kilometres north from Heraklion to visit Acharnes, another favourite stop in Greece. Don't leave without experiencing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
