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Travelling from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport (HER): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport (HER) begins with finding the best airport to start your adventure from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are the main departure points in Stockholm.
3 hours 55 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Stockholm to Heraklion Airport flight.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Stockholm. Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Stockholm to HER. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport (HER) can be booked from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport with SAS. This well-known airline operates services from ARN.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with SAS between ARN and HER.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Stockholm to HER leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The journey from central Stockholm to ARN takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 73.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Break up your flight from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport with a stop at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). A major stopover between Bromma Airport and HER, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
BMA is around 10 kilometres from central Stockholm. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Stockholm to HER flight? Check in to a hotel near Bromma Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
57.41% of flights departing Bromma Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
When looking for a plane ticket from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport (HER) out of Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a pit stop at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
From the centre of Stockholm, NYO is around 105 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Book a hotel close to Stockholm Skavsta Airport and wake up refreshed and ready to go. If you're hopping on an early Stockholm to Heraklion Airport flight, stay at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before.
NYO has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80.46%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and land as expected.
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Stockholm to Heraklion Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Central Heraklion is about 3 kilometres from Heraklion Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport (HER)
42 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport. A return flight starts from 137 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flights from Stockholm to HER, book your ticket six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Stockholm to Heraklion Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Stockholm to HER.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport (HER). August is the busiest month to travel to Heraklion. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Stockholm to HER plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Heraklion
Start your Heraklion trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Stockholm to Heraklion Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Minoan Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Heraklion itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometres west of Heraklion, a visit to Chania will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Heraklion, Kos is another essential stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Christina 3 Island Cruise, Ancient Agora and Castle of the Knight of Saint John.
