Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
To see if you need a visa to enter Greece, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from YVR to HER.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport is $332. The cheapest price for a return flight is $873. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from YVR to HER, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your ticket from Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometers from central Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport can be reached in about 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 33 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to YVR:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometers away. It takes around 9 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Heraklion in February.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YVR to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
More about Heraklion
As soon as you've booked your flights from YVR to HER, you'll want to find a hotel in Heraklion. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis are just two of the top attractions to add to your Heraklion must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Koules Fortress.
Complete your Heraklion trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Heraklion Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Heraklion.
