Travelling from Nea Anchialos Airport (VOL) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Nea Anchialos Airport to Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Volos and Heraklion are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Your VOL to HER flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Heraklion (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a breeze with Sky Express. This popular carrier has direct flights from Nea Anchialos Airport to Heraklion Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Sky Express.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nea Anchialos Airport (VOL) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Currently, 71 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Nea Anchialos Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 180 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from VOL to HER by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Nea Anchialos Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from VOL to HER by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Nea Anchialos Airport (VOL)
Central Volos to Nea Anchialos Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a convenient hotel near VOL? If you've booked an early flight from Nea Anchialos Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Nea Anchialos Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Grab a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Nea Anchialos Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Nea Anchialos Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VOL to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Journey 338 kilometres north from Heraklion to visit Acharnes, another favourite among visitors to Greece. Kick off your sightseeing at Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
