Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Cairo and Heraklion are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Your CAI to HER flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CAI and HER:
Athens International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Larnaca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
$199 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start at $368. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CAI to HER. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Cairo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairo Airport, data shows 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Cairo Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CAI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cairo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cairo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Grab a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Cairo Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you want to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to HER around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Heraklion, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its leading attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, your itinerary will be busy.