Travelling from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Milan.
Leave enough time to make your BGY to HER flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Heraklion (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for BGY to HER flights is Ryanair.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milan Bergamo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BGY and HER:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
$29 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Milan Bergamo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts from $105. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from BGY to HER. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Landing cheap flights from BGY to HER couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Of all flights departing from Milan Bergamo Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Milan Bergamo Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near BGY? If you've booked an early flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Milan Bergamo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience the lesser-explored corners of Heraklion and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Heraklion. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BGY to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

