Flights to Heraklion (Crete) with Air France from $950*

Flights to Heraklion

Heraklion is one of the must-see destinations on the Grecian Island of Crete. As a popular destination year-round, Air France offers several flights to Heraklion from various cities all over the United States. If you want to see which airport is the nearest to you, simply visit go to our booking page and type in flight Heraklion Crete on the search bar to find the best departure cities, as well as flight schedule and timings for your upcoming trip. We know that you are excited about your upcoming flight Heraklion Crete. Come prepared for what this Cretan destination has to offer and read on for more information to guide your travels.

What to do in Heraklion?

The capital of the Greek island of Crete is Heraklion. There are two international airports on Crete and one of them is Heraklion Airport (HER). The city is considered as a gateway to the rest of Crete, and while its airports get especially busy during the summer with the arrival of tourists who wants to explore the vastness of Crete, the city of Heraklion—which also often referred to as Iraklio—is more than just a port city of arrival. Aside from the numerous beaches around town, the destination is also known for its thousand-year old archeological sites and museums that explore Minoan culture and its artworks.

• Beaches : home to numerous beautiful beaches with sands that come in tan, white, and even pink, Crete is among the most popular summer destinations in Europe. In Heraklion, which is the capital of Crete and one of two main gateways to the rest of the island, you’ll find several beaches worth exploring. Located about 20 minutes from Heraklion’s city center, the once a traditional village of Agua Pelagia is known for its picturesque protected bay and water sports such as scuba diving and jet ski.
• Wine : did you know that Crete is one of top wine producing regions in Greece? That means that the island is home to several vineyards and world-class wineries worth exploring for your next trip on the island. Heraklion is home to some of these wineries such as Agelakis Estate on Thrapsano village, known for reviving an ancient tradition of using clay vessels to ferment and ripe their wine.

When to take a flight to Heraklion?

It is better to visit Heraklion and the rest of Crete between mid-May and mid-June or between September and October. While June and September both have lovely 27° C highs and 19° lows, without the usual tourist hive, May's average temperature is 24° C highs and 15° lows, bringing with it warmer waters and stunning wildflowers that may be seen throughout the island's natural attractions.

Practical information for your trip

The language in Heraklion is Greek. For tourists travelling from Canada and US, it’s good to know that many locals in Crete as well as establishments speak and understand English. The currency in Greece is Euros and payments with debit or credit cards are widely accepted throughout the island