Travelling from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Eindhoven Airport to Heraklion Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Eindhoven and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of four weekly Eindhoven Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with Transavia is the earliest available. Transavia operates the latest service of the day at 15:40.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EIN to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Transavia offers direct flights from Eindhoven Airport to Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
Transavia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eindhoven Airport to Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between EIN and HER include:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eindhoven Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is $130. A round-trip fare right now is $291. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from EIN to HER by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Eindhoven Airport to Heraklion Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from EIN to HER.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eindhoven Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eindhoven Airport, data shows 71.03% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Eindhoven Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Eindhoven. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to EIN? If you're catching an early flight from Eindhoven Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Book a hotel near HER if you're on a late Eindhoven Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It'll take around 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eindhoven Airport to Heraklion Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Heraklion in February.
Book your flight from Eindhoven Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EIN to HER sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Heraklion, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its popular sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Have time for another stop? Head for Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and boasts highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.