Travelling from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Liverpool Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Liverpool.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LPL to HER flight.
Flying during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jet2 is your gateway to exploring Heraklion (and maybe even some other great parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Liverpool Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport offered by this popular airline.
Jet2 tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 66.67% of services arriving as planned, Jet2 is the most punctual carrier operating LPL to HER flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Liverpool Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LPL and HER:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Sofia Airport
Belfast International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
$42 is the best price for a one-way Liverpool Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start at $122. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LPL to HER, reserve your journey five months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Liverpool Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LPL to HER.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Liverpool Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Liverpool Airport (LPL)
Liverpool Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LPL arrive on schedule 86% of the time.
Liverpool Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Liverpool. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Liverpool Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LPL:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Liverpool Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Crete Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Liverpool Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Liverpool Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LPL to HER around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

