Travelling from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Denver.
To ensure you catch your DEN to HER flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Denver International Airport to Heraklion Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DEN and HER:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Denver International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is $872. A return ticket is currently $873. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from DEN to HER. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Denver International Airport to Heraklion Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
DEN's address is 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80.23% of flights that take off from DEN reach their destination on time.
Denver International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Denver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your flight from Denver International Airport to Heraklion Airport off to a relaxed start. Only a quick drive from DEN, spend the night in Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're landing on a late Denver International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HER:
Follow your own route with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and discover more of Heraklion and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It'll take around 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Denver International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Heraklion in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Denver International Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEN to HER sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Any trip through Greece should include a visit to Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.