Travelling from Palese Airport (BRI) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Palese Airport to Heraklion Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bari.
Give yourself enough time to make your BRI to HER flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Volotea offers direct flights from Palese Airport to Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
Volotea is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Palese Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BRI and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Sofia Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palese Airport (BRI) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Palese Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is 33 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 94 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book nine months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BRI to HER.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Palese Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BRI to HER.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Palese Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Palese Airport (BRI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Palese Airport, 72.39% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bari to Palese Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Palese Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BRI:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late Palese Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HER:
Hit the road running by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
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 Palese Airport to Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Heraklion in February.
Before locking in your flight from Palese Airport to Heraklion Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BRI to HER sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece you'll want to see. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Have time for another stop? Set out for Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and boasts highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.