Travelling from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Vilnius Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Vilnius and Heraklion share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your VNO to HER flight.
Flying during a peak month like September? School 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 before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
AirBaltic is your ticket to exploring Heraklion (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Vilnius Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with airBaltic on this route.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier offering VNO to HER flights. A dependable 80.0% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Handy information about Vilnius Airport (VNO)
Of all flights leaving Vilnius Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Vilnius to Vilnius Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Vilnius Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near VNO:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're getting in on a late Vilnius Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near HER:
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To get the best deal, book your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks before travelling.
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.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Vilnius Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Heraklion. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Vilnius Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from VNO to HER sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Heraklion, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.