Flying from Toronto to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Heraklion Airport (HER) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your trip. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main terminals in Toronto.
Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 6 hours ahead of Toronto.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Toronto to HER.
Flying over a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 49 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Toronto to Heraklion Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and HER:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to HER:
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Heraklion Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near HER:
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 take a cab, the drive is about 9 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Heraklion Airport (HER)
For a one-way ticket from Toronto to Heraklion Airport, $648 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from $981. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Toronto to HER if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Toronto to Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Heraklion. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Toronto to HER for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Heraklion to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Heraklion Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Heraklion
After booking your flight from Toronto to Heraklion Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Heraklion:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis and Koules Fortress are essential stops on your Heraklion itinerary.
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