Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Catania.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CTA to HER flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CTA and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
At the moment, Rs9,879 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs23,841. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from CTA to HER by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CTA to HER.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Of the flights that depart from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 68.69% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Catania-Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to CTA:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and chase adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Heraklion in February.
Lock in your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CTA to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its leading sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Next up? 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.