Travelling from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Brussels.
Leave enough time to make your CRL to HER flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Heraklion (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Heraklion Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CRL and HER:
Sofia Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is $85. A return plane ticket is currently $162. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CRL to HER.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CRL to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Of all flights departing from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, 71.71% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Brussels S. Charleroi Airport from central Brussels, it'll take around 55 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near CRL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Pick up a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
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.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CRL to HER sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Any journey through Greece isn't complete without visiting Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just a couple of highlights in this destination, which is about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.