Flying from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Skopje.
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 catch your SKP to HER flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Skopje International Airport to Heraklion Airport. These are the top stopovers between SKP and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
$57 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Skopje International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts at $206. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SKP to HER if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Skopje International Airport to Heraklion Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SKP to HER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Skopje International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Skopje International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SKP land at their destination as scheduled 85.19% of the time.
To get to Skopje International Airport from central Skopje, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SKP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Skopje International Airport to Heraklion Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Skopje International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Grab a Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Skopje International Airport to Heraklion Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Heraklion in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Skopje International Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SKP to HER in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel around 322 kilometers north-west to Athens to tick off its leading sights. From Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Set out 338 kilometers north from Heraklion and you'll reach Acharnes, another well-known stop in Greece. Be sure to check out Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
