Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Barcelona.
To ensure you catch your BCN to HER flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Vueling has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
Vueling is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BCN and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
At the moment, Rs16,432 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs33,374. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from BCN to HER by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BCN 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.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights that take off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Reserve a hotel close to HER if you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and chase adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Heraklion in February.
When booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heraklion Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to HER around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next? Head for Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and is home to highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.