Travelling from Split Airport (SPU) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Split.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SPU to HER flight.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Split Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SPU and HER:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Split Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is 48 €. A round-trip fare right now is 97 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SPU to HER. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Split Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SPU to HER.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Split Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
84% of flights leaving Split Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of SPU.
Split Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Split. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Split Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SPU:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Split Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Explore without limits with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and venture far and wide through Heraklion and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Split Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Heraklion. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Split Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SPU to HER in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.