Travelling from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
2 hours 47 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport. Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Prague and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 5 weekly flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport. The 04:55 departure with SmartWings is the earliest flight available between PRG and HER. Eurowings operates the last service of the day at 19:40 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Eurowings offers direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PRG and HER include:
Vienna International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from PRG to HER, check if you need a visa to enter Greece. Visa and travel document requirements can differ and are updated frequently. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're travelling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport is 62 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 138 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from PRG to HER by booking 2 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from PRG to HER. There's no need to check back in every day to see whether fares have fallen. We'll tell you as soon as the price changes.
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Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Prague, Vaclav Havel Airport Prague can be reached in approximately 32 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
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Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PRG to HER sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Heraklion
After booking your flights from PRG to HER, you'll need to find a hotel in Heraklion. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis and Koules Fortress are top sights which should feature on any good Heraklion itinerary.
Complete your Heraklion trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Heraklion Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Heraklion.