Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Valletta.
To ensure you get on your MLA to HER flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Malta International Airport to Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MLA and HER include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Currently, Rs21,673 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Malta International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs46,166. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MLA to HER if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Malta International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Landing cheap flights from MLA to HER is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Malta International Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to Malta International Airport's on-time performance, 72.79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Valletta to Malta International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MLA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Malta International Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Reserve a hotel near HER if you're on a late Malta International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Heraklion in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Malta International Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLA to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Any trip through Greece wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are among the highlights in this destination, which is around 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.