Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Marseille and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are three Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, go for the 08:00 Transavia France flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 19:35 with Volotea.
To ensure you get on your MRS to HER flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Heraklion (and then other parts of Greece) is easy. You can travel nonstop with:
Aegean Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MRS and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
$65 is the lowest price for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start at $110. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MRS to HER.
The cheapest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
73.25% of flights that depart Marseille Provence Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Marseille to Marseille Provence Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MRS:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you have a late Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near HER:
Hit the road running by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience the lesser-explored corners of Heraklion and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to the centre of Heraklion has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Heraklion. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MRS to HER sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Head 338 kilometres north from Heraklion and you'll reach Acharnes, another standout destination in Greece. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.