Flying from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion one hour ahead of Marseille.
Every week, there are five Marseille Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights. To take off early, jump on the 06:00 Volotea flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:15 with Sky Express.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MRS to HER flight.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Heraklion, Greece. Take off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Marseille Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Volotea.
With an impressive 80.0% of services landing on schedule, SKY express is the most punctual carrier for MRS to HER flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Marseille Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MRS and HER include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Marseille Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is 29 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 77 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MRS to HER if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MRS to HER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Marseille Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
Of all flights leaving Marseille Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Marseille to Marseille Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MRS? If you're boarding an early flight from Marseille Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Marseille Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Marseille Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Heraklion. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Marseille Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
