Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Nea Anchialos Airport (VOL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Nea Anchialos Airport.
Volos's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Heraklion.
To ensure you get on your HER to VOL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Volos (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a snap with Sky Express. This popular airline offers direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Nea Anchialos Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Sky Express on this route.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Nea Anchialos Airport. Many passengers pass through Vienna International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Nea Anchialos Airport (VOL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Nea Anchialos Airport flight is $116. A round-trip ticket right now is $217. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from HER to VOL, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Nea Anchialos Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HER to VOL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Nea Anchialos Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from HER land at their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
To reach Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 15 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Nea Anchialos Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HER:
Arriving at Nea Anchialos Airport (VOL)
If you're landing on a late Heraklion Airport to Nea Anchialos Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near VOL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Nea Anchialos Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Thrifty to explore Volos and beyond.
Increase your chances of securing the best possible rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Nea Anchialos Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Nea Anchialos Airport (VOL) to central Volos
Nea Anchialos Airport to central Volos has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nea Anchialos Airport (VOL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Nea Anchialos Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Volos. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in October.
When booking your flight from Heraklion Airport to Nea Anchialos Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Volos, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to VOL in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Volos has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Volos, a visit to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Greece, consider Thessaloniki, roughly 145 kilometres north of Volos. Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are key reasons to visit.