Travelling from Split Airport (SPU) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Split.
To ensure you catch your SPU to HER flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Split Airport to Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SPU and HER include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Split Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is 90 €. A return plane ticket right now is 195 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SPU to HER, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Split Airport to Heraklion Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SPU to HER by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Split Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
77.36% of flights leaving from Split Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Split Airport from central Split, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near SPU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Split Airport to Heraklion Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late Split Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near HER:
Follow your own route with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and see more of Heraklion and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Split Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Split Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SPU to HER sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Have time for another stop? Make your way to Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and boasts highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.