Flying from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Heraklion Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Bucharest and Heraklion follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you get on your OTP to HER flight, leave plenty of 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 standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Anima Wings is your gateway to discovering Heraklion (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Heraklion Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Anima Wings.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OTP and HER:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is 32 €. A return fare right now is 79 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from OTP to HER by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Heraklion Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from OTP to HER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
71.27% of flights that take off from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport from central Bucharest, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near OTP:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HER if you have a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and chase adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to the centre of Heraklion has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Heraklion Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OTP to HER in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Any trip through Greece wouldn't be complete without a stop in Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just two of the highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.