Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Porto Airport to Heraklion Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the most popular stopovers between OPO and HER:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Zurich Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Greece, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the latest information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from OPO to HER.
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Porto Airport to Heraklion Airport is 75 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 149 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from OPO to HER, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your ticket from Porto Airport to Heraklion Airport.
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Use filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Porto Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Porto Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Porto. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near OPO? If you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Porto Airport to Heraklion Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 9 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Porto Airport to Heraklion Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Heraklion in February.
Before locking in your flight from Porto Airport to Heraklion Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from OPO to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Heraklion
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in Heraklion right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from OPO to HER:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis and Koules Fortress are attractions you won't want to skip in Heraklion.
Complete your Heraklion trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Heraklion Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Heraklion.