Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Munich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Munich and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 20 Munich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MUC to HER flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
There's a good range of direct flights from Munich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport to choose from. When organising your Heraklion trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of Greece:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Condor on this route.
Condor is a leader in on-time performance for MUC to HER flights, with 86.96% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Munich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. These are the top stopovers between MUC and HER:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Munich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is 56 €. A round-trip fare right now is 120 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from MUC to HER by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MUC to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Munich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
Of the flights that depart from Munich Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Munich Airport from central Munich, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Munich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're getting in on a late Munich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near HER:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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 usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Munich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Heraklion in March.
When reserving your flight from Munich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MUC to HER sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Heraklion, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its popular sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, your itinerary will be busy.
