Travelling from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Corfu and Heraklion are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CFU to HER flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Heraklion Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CFU and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is Rs18,126. A return ticket is currently Rs29,410. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from CFU to HER, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from CFU to HER is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.97% of flights that take off from CFU land on time.
To get to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport from central Corfu, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CFU? If you've booked an early flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Heraklion Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Explore without limits with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and venture far and wide through Heraklion and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
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 by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Heraklion. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CFU to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after 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? Journey to Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
