Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Tel Aviv.
There are 23 Ben Gurion International Airport to Heraklion Airport flights each week.
Your TLV to HER flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are direct flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Heraklion Airport, so getting to Heraklion (and then touring more of Greece!) is a cinch. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
At the moment, $98 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $181. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from TLV to HER, book your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
When it comes to Ben Gurion International Airport's on-time performance, 72.9% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Ben Gurion International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to TLV:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider staying in a hotel near HER if you're catching a late Ben Gurion International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and see more of Heraklion and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Heraklion in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from TLV to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Heraklion, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its leading attractions. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Where to next? Journey to Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and is known for highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.