Flying from Prague Airport (PRG) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Prague Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Prague.
Take your pick of five weekly Prague Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights. The 04:55 departure with SmartWings is the earliest flight available. SmartWings operates the latest service of the day at 19:20.
To ensure you catch your PRG to HER flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Heraklion (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy with Smart Wings. This popular airline offers direct flights from Prague Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Smart Wings on this route.
Smart Wings is the most punctual carrier offering PRG to HER flights, with 73.33% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Prague Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between PRG and HER:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Handy information about Prague Airport (PRG)
Of all flights departing from Prague Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Prague Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Prague. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PRG? If you're catching an early flight from Prague Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Prague Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Prague Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Prague Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from PRG to HER in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.