Flying from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion six hours ahead of Atlanta.
Give yourself enough time to make your ATL to HER flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATL and HER:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Currently, $1,088 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,296. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ATL to HER if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Heraklion Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ATL to HER is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Atlanta to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ATL? If you're boarding an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're landing on a late Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near HER:
Hit the road running by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your trip.
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.
It takes around 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Heraklion. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ATL to HER in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next stop? Head for Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and is known for highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.