Travelling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Zagreb and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your ZAG to HER flight won't wait if you're running 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 flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
$132 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start from $299. These fares may change based on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from ZAG to HER. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Heraklion Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
67.18% of flights that take off from Franjo Tudman Airport make it to their destination on time.
Franjo Tudman Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Zagreb. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ZAG:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're getting in on a late Franjo Tudman Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near HER:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to the centre of Heraklion has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Heraklion Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Heraklion in February.
Before locking in your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Heraklion Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZAG to HER sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next? Travel to Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and is home to highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
