Travelling from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Berlin's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Berlin one hour behind Heraklion.
Pack your bags and choose from 13 weekly Crete Heraklion Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HER to BER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, so getting to Berlin (and then exploring more of Germany!) is simple. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
With a dependable 80.0% of services arriving on schedule, Condor is the most punctual carrier for HER to BER flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Crete Heraklion Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. These are the top stopovers between HER and BER:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Budapest Airport
Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Crete Heraklion Airport, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Heraklion to Crete Heraklion Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to HER? If you're catching an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Crete Heraklion Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and find adventure across Berlin and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
September is the most popular month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Berlin in March.
When booking your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HER to BER sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Berlin, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Travel around 257 kilometres north-west to Hamburg to tick off its top sights. From Miniatur Wunderland to Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 451 kilometres west of Berlin, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.