Travelling from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Milan.
Each week, there are five Milan Malpensa Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 06:00 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 19:15 with Neos.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MXP to HER flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Heraklion, Greece. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport:
EasyJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
EasyJet ranks as the top on-time carrier for MXP to HER flights, with 80.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MXP and HER:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
At the moment, 15 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 43 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MXP to HER, reserve your journey five months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MXP to HER.
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Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
76% of flights taking off from Milan Malpensa Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Milan Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MXP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Reserve a hotel close to HER if you're on a late Milan Malpensa Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and chase adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before you travel.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Heraklion in March.
When reserving your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MXP to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.