Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to explore a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Heraklion Airport to Cardiff Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a well-known stop between HER and CWL.
Before booking your cheap ticket from HER to CWL, check whether you need a visa to enter United Kingdom. Visa and travel document requirements can differ and are updated often. To get the latest information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're travelling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Heraklion Airport to Cardiff Airport is $495. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $527. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from HER to CWL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Heraklion Airport to Cardiff Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 9 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Cardiff Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near HER:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Heraklion Airport to Cardiff Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CWL instead:
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport to central Cardiff is around 31 minutes in a car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It typically takes 1 hour and 6 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Cardiff Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cardiff in April.
Book your flight from Heraklion Airport to Cardiff Airport for July if you'd like to visit Cardiff during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to CWL in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
More about Cardiff
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best stays in Cardiff right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from HER to CWL:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay are must-have experiences during your Cardiff visit.
Complete your Cardiff trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Cardiff Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Cardiff.
