Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bilbao.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BIO to HER flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BIO and HER include:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Currently, ج.م. 4,263 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 7,538. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from BIO to HER. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Bilbao Airport to Heraklion Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from BIO to HER is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bilbao Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BIO arrive at their destination as scheduled 82.76% of the time.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BIO:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Book a hotel near HER if you're on a late Bilbao Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and find adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Heraklion in February.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BIO to HER in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next? Journey to Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and is home to highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
